Pest identification
What's eating my yellow raspberry?
Raspberry beetle (Byturus tomentosus)
Signs: Grubs inside berries; fruits may look undamaged externally but contain maggots
Control: Apply pyrethrum spray at petal-fall and fruit-set; pick and destroy fallen or suspect fruits
Aphids (Amphorophora idaei)
Signs: Curled shoot tips; honeydew; can vector raspberry mosaic and other viruses reducing vigour
Control: Introduce or attract natural predators; spray insecticidal soap on colonies; remove infested tips
Birds
Signs: Pale gold berries camouflage poorly against netting but birds locate them by scent; heavy crop loss
Control: Fruit cage with fine netting is essential; check netting integrity regularly
Keep yellow raspberry pest-free
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Yellow Raspberry pests — FAQ
What is eating my yellow raspberry?
Yellow (All Gold) raspberry is susceptible to the same pests as red raspberries — raspberry beetle larvae spoil ripe fruits, aphids spread virus, and birds are highly attracted to the pale golden berries which are harder to spot against the canes. Net carefully and treat for beetle at petal-fall.
How do I get rid of raspberry beetle (byturus tomentosus) on yellow raspberry?
Grubs inside berries; fruits may look undamaged externally but contain maggots Apply pyrethrum spray at petal-fall and fruit-set; pick and destroy fallen or suspect fruits
How do I get rid of aphids (amphorophora idaei) on yellow raspberry?
Curled shoot tips; honeydew; can vector raspberry mosaic and other viruses reducing vigour Introduce or attract natural predators; spray insecticidal soap on colonies; remove infested tips
How do I get rid of birds on yellow raspberry?
Pale gold berries camouflage poorly against netting but birds locate them by scent; heavy crop loss Fruit cage with fine netting is essential; check netting integrity regularly