Originally Posted by Peckish

Okay I read all of the replies and no one addressed MY biggest concern. Spraying. If the berries are on private property, I would highly recommend you check with the property owner and make sure that he/she didn't spray Roundup or some other poison on the bushes (also make sure it's okay for you to be on the property). If it's county or municipal property, ESPECIALLY roadside berries, check with them for spray schedules and locations. Our county does a LOT of spraying on the blackberries here.