{"id":18554,"date":"2020-01-10T13:34:33","date_gmt":"2020-01-10T18:34:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/?page_id=18554"},"modified":"2026-02-10T15:27:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T20:27:44","slug":"ipm","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/resources\/ipm\/","title":{"rendered":"Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for Wild Blueberry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Importance of IPM<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-18535\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"311\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2020\/01\/imgonline-com-ua-CompressToSize-IPnmwga8zCqOoi-1024x311.jpg\" alt=\"coloful bee boxes in field for pollination with pinetree windbreaks in the background\" class=\"wp-image-18535\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2020\/01\/imgonline-com-ua-CompressToSize-IPnmwga8zCqOoi-1024x311.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2020\/01\/imgonline-com-ua-CompressToSize-IPnmwga8zCqOoi-300x91.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2020\/01\/imgonline-com-ua-CompressToSize-IPnmwga8zCqOoi-768x233.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2020\/01\/imgonline-com-ua-CompressToSize-IPnmwga8zCqOoi-105x32.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2020\/01\/imgonline-com-ua-CompressToSize-IPnmwga8zCqOoi-317x96.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2020\/01\/imgonline-com-ua-CompressToSize-IPnmwga8zCqOoi-423x128.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2020\/01\/imgonline-com-ua-CompressToSize-IPnmwga8zCqOoi-634x192.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2020\/01\/imgonline-com-ua-CompressToSize-IPnmwga8zCqOoi-846x257.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2020\/01\/imgonline-com-ua-CompressToSize-IPnmwga8zCqOoi-951x289.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2020\/01\/imgonline-com-ua-CompressToSize-IPnmwga8zCqOoi-1268x385.jpg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">By using IPM we provide living habitats for soil organisms, pollinators, and wildlife while still producing high-quality wild blueberries.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Integrated pest management aims to prevent outbreaks rather than treat infestation through a combination of cultural, mechanical and chemical techniques. IPM tactics should embody all available management options to reduce or maintain pest populations at a tolerable level without complete eradication of the pest.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id18554_770583-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id18554_770583-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id18554_770583-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id18554_770583-52 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id18554_770583-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id18554_770583-52 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id18554_770583-52 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column18554_9fbf12-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column18554_9fbf12-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column18554_9fbf12-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column18554_9fbf12-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column18554_9fbf12-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column18554_9fbf12-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column18554_9fbf12-ce{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column18554_9fbf12-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column18554_9fbf12-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column18554_9fbf12-ce\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The combination of techniques is key.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The continual use of a single chemical can lead to resistance in pest populations creating a more difficult situation to manage.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/integrated-pest-and-pollinator-management-ippm\/\">Check out the NRCS Program: Integrated Pest and Pollinator Management<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The IPM Approach:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scout and Monitor for early detection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Properly identify the plant stage prior to taking action.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Properly identify the pest prior to taking action.\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A pesticide application should target a susceptible life stage.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop a response method &#8211; specific to the pest and population level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Record response methods for future reference.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use predictive models when possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the economic threshold in deciding when chemical management is necessary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use chemical management <strong>only<\/strong> when there are no other means of control (mechanical or cultural).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weather and Crop Modeling Tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Past, Present, and Future Weather:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/climatereanalyzer.org\/\">Climate Re-Analyzer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mco.umaine.edu\/data_monthly\/\">Maine Climate Office<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fruit and Vegetable Crops<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/forecast-blog\/\"><u>Wild Blueberry<\/u>: AgriNet<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/newa.cornell.edu\/\"><u>Highbush Blueberry, Vegetable, Tree Fruit<\/u>: NEWA&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/ipm\/apple\/ag-radar-apple-sites\/\"><u>Apple<\/u>: AgRadar<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column18554_c5cdde-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column18554_c5cdde-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column18554_c5cdde-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column18554_c5cdde-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column18554_c5cdde-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column18554_c5cdde-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column18554_c5cdde-ba{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column18554_c5cdde-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column18554_c5cdde-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column18554_c5cdde-ba\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"758\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2019\/07\/Growers-inspecting-sprayer-nozzles.png\" alt=\"Growers inspecting sprayer nozzles\" class=\"wp-image-17149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2019\/07\/Growers-inspecting-sprayer-nozzles.png 758w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2019\/07\/Growers-inspecting-sprayer-nozzles-300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2019\/07\/Growers-inspecting-sprayer-nozzles-105x71.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2019\/07\/Growers-inspecting-sprayer-nozzles-317x216.png 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2019\/07\/Growers-inspecting-sprayer-nozzles-423x288.png 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2019\/07\/Growers-inspecting-sprayer-nozzles-634x432.png 634w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,758px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Boom Sprayer Calibration<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns18554_f2c7d7-07{padding-left:0px;gap:25px;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns18554_f2c7d7-07 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18554_f2c7d7-07, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18554_f2c7d7-07, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns18554_f2c7d7-07, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns18554_f2c7d7-07{margin-bottom:0px;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns18554_f2c7d7-07{padding-right:50px;padding-left:50px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18554_f2c7d7-07, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18554_f2c7d7-07, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns18554_f2c7d7-07, .site .entry-content 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#79bde8;border-right:2px solid #79bde8;border-bottom:2px solid #79bde8;border-left:2px solid #79bde8;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn18554_feb2ac-8b.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn18554_feb2ac-8b.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#082e58;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#082e58;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#082e58;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#082e58;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn18554_feb2ac-8b kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-fixed kb-btn-global-outline  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/2097e\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>VISIT THE FACT SHEET<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image18554_8c4227-80 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image18554_8c4227-80 img.kb-img, .kb-image18554_8c4227-80 .kb-img img{object-position:51% 32%;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image18554_8c4227-80 size-large kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/resources\/pollinator-insects\/\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land169\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2020\/02\/bees3.-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Commercially managed bees crawling over a multiple screens\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-18788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2020\/02\/bees3.-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2020\/02\/bees3.-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2020\/02\/bees3.-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2020\/02\/bees3.-105x79.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2020\/02\/bees3.-317x238.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2020\/02\/bees3.-423x317.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2020\/02\/bees3.-634x476.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2020\/02\/bees3.-846x635.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2020\/02\/bees3.-951x713.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2020\/02\/bees3.-1268x951.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2020\/02\/bees3.-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/div><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pollinator Insects<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns18554_93ed36-ac{padding-left:0px;gap:25px;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns18554_93ed36-ac .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18554_93ed36-ac, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18554_93ed36-ac, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns18554_93ed36-ac, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns18554_93ed36-ac{margin-bottom:0px;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns18554_93ed36-ac{padding-right:50px;padding-left:50px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18554_93ed36-ac, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18554_93ed36-ac, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns18554_93ed36-ac, .site .entry-content 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#79bde8;border-right:2px solid #79bde8;border-bottom:2px solid #79bde8;border-left:2px solid #79bde8;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn18554_2978b6-55.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn18554_2978b6-55.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#082e58;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#082e58;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#082e58;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#082e58;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn18554_2978b6-55 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-fixed kb-btn-global-outline  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/resources\/pollinator-insects\/\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Visit the Pollinator Insects Page<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image18554_dce2d8-16 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image18554_dce2d8-16 img.kb-img, .kb-image18554_dce2d8-16 .kb-img img{border-top:2px solid #003263;border-right:2px solid #003263;border-bottom:2px solid #003263;border-left:2px solid #003263;object-position:51% 69%;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-image18554_dce2d8-16 img.kb-img, .kb-image18554_dce2d8-16 .kb-img img{border-top:2px solid #003263;border-right:2px solid #003263;border-bottom:2px solid #003263;border-left:2px solid #003263;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-image18554_dce2d8-16 img.kb-img, .kb-image18554_dce2d8-16 .kb-img img{border-top:2px solid #003263;border-right:2px solid #003263;border-bottom:2px solid #003263;border-left:2px solid #003263;}}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image18554_dce2d8-16 size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.agrinet.us\/\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land169\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"421\" height=\"379\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2020\/06\/Capture-2.png\" alt=\"image of the agrinet icon with login (BB) and Password (Grower)\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-21386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2020\/06\/Capture-2.png 421w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2020\/06\/Capture-2-300x270.png 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2020\/06\/Capture-2-105x95.png 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2020\/06\/Capture-2-317x285.png 317w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,421px\" \/><\/div><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Agrinet<br>Login: BB<br>Password: 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class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column18554_ab07c2-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column18554_ab07c2-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column18554_ab07c2-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column18554_ab07c2-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column18554_ab07c2-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column18554_ab07c2-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column18554_ab07c2-26{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column18554_ab07c2-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column18554_ab07c2-26 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column18554_ab07c2-26\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><strong>An organism should NOT be classified or treated as a pest until it really is one.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>\u2014 Wild Blueberry Pesticide Applicators Guide<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-18554_60f4ed-1e .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-18554_60f4ed-1e .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#abb8c3;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-18554_60f4ed-1e\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Identification and Management, By 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column18554_c29d73-a5\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image18554_e07d37-18 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image18554_e07d37-18 img.kb-img, .kb-image18554_e07d37-18 .kb-img img{-webkit-mask-image:url(https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/plugins\/kadence-blocks\/includes\/assets\/images\/masks\/circle.svg);mask-image:url(https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/plugins\/kadence-blocks\/includes\/assets\/images\/masks\/circle.svg);-webkit-mask-size:auto;mask-size:auto;-webkit-mask-repeat:no-repeat;mask-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-mask-position:center;mask-position:center;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image18554_e07d37-18\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/factsheets\/disease-2\/\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><img 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src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2020\/12\/imgonline-com-ua-CompressToSize-wdmJIFPRzK-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Wild blueberry in full bloom\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-22140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2020\/12\/imgonline-com-ua-CompressToSize-wdmJIFPRzK-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/blueberries\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2020\/12\/imgonline-com-ua-CompressToSize-wdmJIFPRzK-32x32.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns18554_106f89-0a{padding-left:0px;gap:25px;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns18554_106f89-0a .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18554_106f89-0a, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns18554_106f89-0a, 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