Moths appear in early spring with a second generation later in the summer. The flower thrips commonly feeds on the flowers and fruit of berries. The onion thrips is common on dandelion flower heads. It attacks many plants including strawberry. Earlier feeding results in blossom losses.
Slugs can be especially troublesome in wet weather or where heavy mulches are used.
Edited in March 1997, based on material developed in 1989. Lawrence K. Forcier, Director, University of Vermont Extension, Burlington, Vermont. University of Vermont Extension and U.S. Department of Agriculture, cooperating, offer education and employment to everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, and marital or familial status. Last reviewed April 7, 1998.