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Powdery Mildew
Podosphaera aphanis

  • Light green blotches develop on the upper surface of the leaves
  • White patches may develop on leaf surfaces and fruit
  • Young leaves curl inward
  • More information on Powdery Mildew
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Tomato Ringspot Virus and Mosaic Virus

  • Light to dark green mottling of leaves
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Spider Mites
Tetranychus urticae

  • Feeding on the underside of leaves causes a “russet” appearance to the leaves; leaves may become distorted
  • In heavy infestations, webbing can be found on underside of leaves
  • Adult spider mites are very small (approximately 1/50 inch in length), and are yellow to dark crimson, with dark spots
  • Mites usually appear in late June-August; more prevalent in hot, dry weather
  • More information on Spider Mites
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Nutrient Deficiency

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Orange Rust
Arthuriomyces peckianus

  • Yellow or orange powdery spores on lower leaf surface
  • Orange rust only affects black raspberry
  • Yellow rust only affects red raspberry
  • More information on Orange Rust
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Herbicide Injury

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Potato Leafhopper
Empoasca fabae

  • Leaves appear wrinkled from leafhopper feeding; may have a yellow tinge to the leaves
  • Feeding may stunt the plant, resulting in a reduced yield
  • Potato leafhopper adults are lime green, slender, small (⅛ inch long), and wedge-shaped
  • Leafhoppers are present from June-August
  • More on potato leafhopper

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