b'Pestalotiopsis spp.Test centre Fruitteelt vzw pc fruitSince 2014, a new disease has been found in strawberry plants, which is caused by the fungus Pestalotiopsis spp. This fungus attacks the rhizome of the strawberry plants and ensures that the plants lag behind in terms of growth with the risk of loss. The symptoms of this disease are very similar to those of Phytopthora cactorum.Animal parasitesEvery year again various kinds of insects can cause much damage in strawberries. To obtain a crop with good results, effective fighting of these parasites should be part of the necessary measures to be taken. Eelworms, caterpillars, plant lice, red spiders, bugs, thripses and beetles should be controlled in the best possible and most correct way. Besides insect pests also snails are often a nuisance, to which much attention should be paid. Especially in glasshouse cultivation various biological killers of insects can be put into action. To this end the best thing you can do is to contact your local supplier.92'