According to the Electronic Data Information Source (EDIS) of University of Florida (UF) and the Institute of Food and Agricultural Science (IFAS), the state of Florida ranks second in the production of strawberry. The state of Florida produces between 10 and 15 percent of the total US crop, and 100 percent of the domestically produced winter crop. In addition, approximately 95 percent of Florida’s commercial strawberry production is located in the counties of Hillsborough and Manatee. In addition, it is important to mention that strawberry is the most expensive crops to produce, making the control of diseases and pests a key factor in its production. Strawberry crops are attacked by several insects and mites both in field and greenhouse production,
