Blackberry – Red-necked Cane Borer
Q: My thornless blackberry died suddenly and I found larva in the cane. Can you ID these critters?
A: Looks like red-necked cane borer. The larvae grow in the blackberry stem, causing it to enlarge, about a foot from ground level.
Scout your plants in winter, looking for the tell-tale knots. Remove infected canes from your property.
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Azalea – Yellow Leaves
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Tulip – Reblooms Each Year
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Pressure-treated Wood – In Garden
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Elderberry – Growing
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Dogwood – Sprouts on Trunk
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Ground bee identification
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Lawn Care Calendar (Calendars) and Factsheets
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Roundup(glyphosate) damage – On Rose
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Begonia – Beefsteak
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Hole in Yard – Decomposed Stump
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