Michigan cherries advice from MSU

Damsel bugs

Damsel bug.

Damsel bugs, (nabids) have long bodies (8 mm) that narrow slightly towards the head, stout beaks, and en-larged front legs for grasping prey.

Additional information

About natural enemies (from Fruit Crop Ecology and Management)
More about damsel bugs (From Identifying natural enemies)
For more monitoring information and evaluation of available pesticides:
Michigan Fruit Management Guide
MSU Diagnostic Services for assistance in pest identification.
MSU Fruit Crop Advisory Team Alert newsletters for current pest/crop conditions.

This information was developed from A Pocket Guide for IPM Scouting in Stone Fruits by David Epstein, Larry J. Gut, Alan L. Jones and Kimberly Maxson-Stein. Purchase this in a pocket-sized guide for reference in the orchard from MSU Extension (publication E-2840).

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Updated: 03/03/08