Quick identification guide for key phytosanitary pests of South African deciduous fruit

Compiled and edited by Dr Shelley Johnson, HORTGRO Research Associate (Phytosanitary Entomology and Market Access), Department of Conservation Ecology and Entomology, Stellenbosch University

Pests Fruit damage

Thanks are expressed for all photographic contributions (see individual photo credits) and to the following persons for content and editorial contributions/review: Dr Marelize de Villiers, Dr Caro Kapp, Prof Pia Addison, Dr Minette Karsten, Dr Nanike Esterhuizen, Dr Gulu Bekker, Zion Jodamus and Liana De Araujo.

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