1. Strawberry Bud Weevil: The strawberry bud weevil is a common pest that attacks the buds of the plants. The weevil is small and brown, about the size of a pencil tip.
Treatment: Remove and destroy infected plant parts. Sprinkling diatomaceous earth around the plants helps control weevils.
2. Spider Mites: Spider mites are tiny pests that suck the juices out of the leaves, causing them to turn yellow and dry up.
Treatment: Spray the plants with an insecticidal soap or neem oil.
3. Aphids: Aphids are small, soft-bodied insects that feed on the sap of the leaves, flowers, and fruits.
Treatment: Remove and destroy infected plant parts. You can also spray the plants with a mild soap solution to control aphids.
4. Fruit Rot: Fruit rot is a fungal disease that causes the fruit to rot on the plant.
Treatment: Remove and destroy infected plant parts. Apply a fungicide to protect the plants from fruit rot.
5. Powdery Mildew: Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that appears as a white powdery substance on the leaves and stems.
Treatment: Remove and destroy infected plant parts. Apply a fungicide to control powdery mildew.
6. Verticillium Wilt: Verticillium wilt is a fungal disease that causes the leaves to wilt and turn yellow.
Treatment: Remove and destroy infected plant parts. Apply a fungicide to control the disease.
7. Gray Mold: Gray mold is a fungal disease that causes the fruit to rot on the plant.
Treatment: Remove and destroy infected plant parts. Apply a fungicide to protect the plants from gray mold.