What happened to these blueberries
Humans aren’t the only things that love blueberries. Birds treated these berries like a buffet. Birds are one of our biggest pests in blueberries. It is pretty common to find fruit with the skin torn and part of the flesh removed. Damage seems to be worse towards the top of the plant, though it can occur anywhere. Netting may be an effective deterrent for small plantings, but it is usually not cost-effective for commercial plantings. A combination of other deterrents, such as air cannons, dancing car lot air tubes, and repellents, may help some.
This week’s question is from Justin Ballew, Extension Fruit and Vegetable Research Associate.
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