Although spittle bugs usually do not affect the plant, they can annoy pickers. More than two spittle masses per square foot is considered threshold.

The spittle bug is a green insect, located here just above the thumb.

 

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This is a part of The Berry Diagnostic Tool - a companion to the NRAES Production Guides for Strawberries, Raspberries and Blueberries