The Unseen War Against Spotted Wing Drosophila Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) has become one of the most significant threats to fruit production worldwide.
Originating in Southeast Asia, it has spread rapidly and is particularly devastating for organic farms and small scale growers who rely on manual harvesting methods.
Understanding SWD Spotted Wing Drosophila belongs to the Drosophilidae family and is closely related to the common fruit fly.