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Biodiversity is fundamental for pest management and Daniel Paredes, Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of California Davis, in the department of Wildlife Fish and Conservation Biology, is studying how sustaining natural habitat around vineyards can increase biodiversity.

Once a vineyard manger has found disease there is often not much to be done, they are merely mitigating loss. The Lab at Cornell has launched several projects utilizing imaging spectroscopy also known as hyperspectral imaging deployed at all scales, from autonomous rovers to spacecraft with the goal to detect disease earlier when management is going to be both minimal and successful.

The Spotted Lanternfly SLF is the newest agricultural invasive species in the United States. Originally from Asia, this insect feeds on plant sap from a broad range of hosts. Heather Leach, Extension Associate at the Department of Entomology at Penn State University is focused on researching this insect and educating the public on how to manage the pest.

Although it appears that SLF has been in the United States for some years, growers are now seeing adverse effects and report extreme vine decline and death. Leading expert Dr. Andrew Landers of Cornell University discusses his more than thirty years of research and development on pesticide sprayer technology to reduce pesticide use through accurate, efficient delivery of the product to the plant.

Mealybugs, especially the vine mealybug, excrete a white waxy substance in clusters that is unacceptable to wineries. They also excrete a sweet honeydew that is a substrate for black sooty mold.

Black sooty mold covers the fruit and the rest of the vine with a black coating. In addition, mealybugs spread Grapevine Leafroll-associated Virus 3 GLRaV Between damage to fruit and vine decline from virus, the economic impacts of the pest are substantial.

Some 25 to 30 percent of vineyards in Washington state have nematode population densities that are considered damaging. Inga Zasada, Research Plant Pathologist with the USDA Agricultural Research Service is particularly interested in nematode management because Washington is mostly own rooted vines.

Inga and her team are working on practical research for growers including identifying where different types of nematodes are in relation to the vine and a degree day model for nematode life stages so if chemical becomes available it can be used property. Steven Lindow, Professor of Plant Pathology at the University of California Berkley is a plant pathologist and microbial ecologist.

Once inoculated with the new bacteria the plant induces its innate immune system to combat Pierces Disease. This process works like a vaccine although the bacteria itself does not cause a direct action. Bruce Reisch, Professor of Grapevine Breeding and Genetics at Cornell University, specialized in the development of new wine and table grape varieties, as well as new grape breeding techniques.

Of the more than 60 grape species available, most of the grapes we are familiar with come from European vitis vinifera. Unfortunately, this species offers little disease resistance, but other species have better sources.

Beginning at version, grapes become a very attractive food for pest birds, particularly Sparrows and Starlings. Initially the vineyard is explored by small flocks of scouting birds.

If those birds like the fruit, and if there is no obvious danger, the entire flock will follow. Falcons terrify pest birds, herding them away from the grapes, but not killing them. Michelle Moyer, Assistant Professor and Statewide Viticulture Extension Specialist at Washington State University uses the age old fairytale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears to explain powdery mildew.

Like Goldilocks, powdery mildew likes the weather conditions to be just right. Wayne Wilcox, Professor Emeritus of Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology at Cornell University, spent his career on the applied biology and integrated management of grapevine fungal diseases.

Akif Eskalen, Cooperative Extension Specialist and Plant Pathologist at the Department of Plant Pathology at the University of California Davis, is researching naturally occurring microorganisms to use as biocontrol against these fungal pathogens.

Scott Steinmaus, PhD - Horticulture and Crop Science Department, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo. Roncoroni is the UC Cooperative Extension Weed Science Farm Advisor and UCIPM affiliate advisor in Napa County. Gerhard Gerry Pietersen is a plant virologist with an interest in solving problems in South African agriculture related to plant viruses.

In this interview Gerry discusses the severe plant health and economic impacts seen in South Africa from Grapevine leafroll disease, the importance of regional buy in to establish a control program including a very successful collaboration of 50 adjoining farms in New Zealand, and new techniques to detect the virus including loop-mediated isothermal amplification LAMP and grafting sensitive red cultivars on white cultivars to use the shoot as an indicator.

Scott Steinmaus is a professor of Biological Sciences at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. His interview covers the complexities of herbicide resistance including challenges seen in glyphosate research around resistance, information bias, and environmental and social impacts.

Luca Brillante from the Department of Viticulture and Enology at California Fresno State University discusses his current research and teaching on efficient management solutions through digital viticulture, improved accuracy and cost reduction with automation, and how he is teaching the next generation of viticulturists about sustainable wine production.

Dan Rodrigues, Owner of VinaQuest, talks about how the loss of materials impacts farming; disease management for mildew, sour rot, and weeds; the effects of a wet winter; and what trends he sees for the future.

Stephanie Bolton, Sustainable Winegrowing Director, Lodi Winegrape Commission, talks about sustainable farming in the Lodi winegrowing region. Fritz Westover, viticulturist with Westover Vineyard Advising and Virtual Viticulture Academy describes growing conditions and challenges in multiple states in the Southeastern United States.

Mark Chien shares highlights from his career helping grapegrowers in some of the most difficult growing regions in the world. From his years as a vineyard manager to Penn State viticulture extension agent, and now Program Coordinator for the Oregon Wine Research Institute.

Andrew Landers, Ph. Kris Beal, M. A comprehensive overview of what is known about the presence of viral, bacterial, and fungal pathogens in nursery stock including Foundation Plant Services mother blocks. Kari Arnold talks about Grapevine Leaf Roll-associated Virus 3, its vector the vine mealybug, and how growers can manage the spread of viruses both within and between vineyards.

Walt Mahaffee, Ph. Description of the weed stinkwort Dittrichia graveolens , its rapid spread through California, and its life cycle. Ashley Poupart explores why sustain practices are important to the wine and winegrape industries followed by an overview and comparison of the major sustainability certifications available to vineyards.

Bart Haycraft, Vineyard Manager for Jackson Family Wines Los Alamos, walks through all of the vineyard operations he has mechanized on his ranches including weed control, canopy management and efficient harvesting.

Bart Haycraft, Vineyard Manager for Jackson Family Wines Los Alamos, answers questions about the vineyard operations he has mechanized on his ranches including weed control, canopy management and efficient harvesting. Steve McIntyre, Owner, Monterey Pacific Inc. Bart Haycraft, Vineyard Manager, Jackson Family Wines- Los Alamos describes some of the techniques he uses in his vineyards for managing vineyard pests.

A brief summary of the key points made by Dr. Tim Miles during his talk at the February 23, Fungicide Resistance Tailgate. Reflections, insights, and advice on the powdery mildew season by Dr. Walt Mahaffee, Research Plant Pathologist, USDA-ARS Horticulture Crops Research Unit.

Topics include timing, coverage, vine microclimate, canopy management and more. These excerpts from the edition of this UCIPM text describe and explain fungicide resistance and include tables listing fungicides registered for grapes with their known efficacy against various diseases and their resistance risk as of Contacts, definitions, and processes for disposing of pesticides hazardous waste in San Luis Obispo County.

This podcast is an excerpt of the talk Dr. Pete Goodell delivered at the Sustainable Ag Expo on the history of IPM and what IPM is as a philosophy and practice.

Kent Daane delivered at the Sustainable Ag Expo on which insecticides are best for controlling mealybug. Twenty years ago it was believed that dead arms and diebacks were cause by a single organism- Eutypa lata.

It is now known that many fungi all cause the same symptoms and eventually kill the vine. The annual meeting of the Association of Applied IPM Ecologists took place November 29 to December 1 at the Visalia Marriott at the Convention Center in Visalia, California. Here are some highlights.

The develop of fungal diseases on grapes is a progression from powdery mildew in the spring to Botrytis in the late summer. The research of Megan Hall and others has advanced our knowledge of the etiology, epidemiology, and management of sour rot from what we knew four years ago.

Her research sheds light on the role of fruit flies in this disease complex. Although rarely seen in coastal California, when conditions are right this devastating fungal disease can make an appearance. Sustainability rests on the principle that we must meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Greg Pennyroyal discusses the appearance of vine mealybug in the Temecula Valley, Integrated Pest Management IPM , and how the community came together to monitor and manage this pest. Farming organically has many benefits, but growing winegrapes organically has special challenges.

Learn how one grower uses organic pest management practices in the vineyards. Although symptoms of the disease aren't apparent until late in the season, the vectors are on the move. If you plan to replant vines due to the Red Blotch virus or Pierce's Disease, you may be eligible for financial assistance from the Farm Service Agency Tree Assistance Program.

Pete Goodell, California Cooperative Extension Advisor, makes the case that IPM is a critical tool to address multiple issues facing our sustainable vineyard and agricultural systems. On Jan 1, , Worker Protection Standards WPS were updated.

Here's what you need to know. In English and Spanish. Grant Cremers describes his vineyard management strategy through a combination of under-vine cultivation and herbicides at San Bernabe Vineyards.

Timothy Miles discusses the prevalence of fungicide resistant powdery mildew populations found to be resistant to FRAC group 11 fungicides.

This mobile app PMapp trains you to accurately estimate severity of grape powdery mildew damage with pictures and calculates incidence and severity on the go. Growers share their practices and experiences with fungicide resistance and battling Powdery Mildew in their vineyards.

Walt Mahaffee describes the latest advances in grape powdery mildew management and reducing fungicide applications through inoculum monitoring. In conjunction with cover crops and a sound knowledge of weed species and biology in vineyards, growers have cultivators and other implements for their vineyard floor management.

This tailgate provides information about how various implements work, their strengths and weaknesses, and their role in sustainable weed management. A grower panel discussion on preventative and management practices for grapevine trunk diseases and Red Blotch Virus management.

Golino describes the history behind the discovery and study of Red Blotch Disease and other grapevine virus diseases. Pest Management Vine Mealbug Information Search. Agriculture: Grape Pest Management Guidelines Virus Diseases. Sudden Vine Collapse. The Botanist and the Vitner book.

UC IPM: Vine Mealybug. Vine Mealybug. Virus Diseases. Accelerating Sustainable Pest Management: A Roadmap for California. Biological control and integrated pest management in organic and conventional systems.

Brian P. Baker, Thomas A. Green, Ali J. Loker Biological Control, Volume Grapevine Trunk Diseases, Current Management Options. Akif Eskalen, Marcelo Bustamante, Robert Blundell Department of Plant Pathology - UC Davis. Landscape Diversity Influences Leafhopper Biocontrol. Status and Potential of Bioprotection Products for Crop Protection.

Pamela G. Marrone, PhD Recent Highlights in the Discovery and Optimization of Crop Protection Products. Sudden Vine Collapse: Current Understanding of a Disease Complex. Erin Hardy, Karina Elfar, Marcelo Bustamante, Masury Lynch, Charlie Starr, Mark Shimozaki, Stephanie Bolton, Neil McRoberts, Maher Al Rwahnih, Larry Bettiga, Mark Battany, and Akif Eskalen University of California, Eskalen Lab; UC Davis; Lodi Wine, University of California Cooperative Extension.

Identifying Vine Mealybug in California Vineyards. Vine Mealybug Biocontrol in Vineyards. Vine Mealybug: What you should know.

Pesticidal natural products — status and future potential. Control Strategies for Mealybug Pests and Vectored Viruses in Vineyards. CRAIG MACMILLAN, Ph.

Weed Biology for Central Coast Vineyards. Grapevine Nursery Stock: Pathogenic status and planting season review. Stinkwort Control. Stinkwort is rapidly expanding its range.

Rachel Brownsey, G. DiTomaso California Agriculture. Decoding Sustainability in the Winegrape Industry with Ashley Poupart. SAE Mechanization Bud Break to Bottle with Bart Haycraft. An Important First Step in Biocontrol: Don't Kill the Good Insects. CD11 Mealybug Biocontrol Research Focus Group Lodi Winegape Commission.

Highlights from the Fungicide Resistance Tailgate Meeting. Severely infected leaves may drop and canes die back from the tip. On berries small round dark spots, bordered by a brown purple ring, may occur.

Spots may appear any time between fruit set and ripening. In severely infected vines, berries may crack and dry on the vine. Believed to be caused by wood-rotting fungi that enter thru large pruning wounds.

Occurs sporadically. Insect is more likely to occur in areas with consistently high summer temperatures such as California and Arizona. Infected leaves have small, light green irregular or circular spots with dark centers.

May be puckered along veins or margins may be turned under. May also have dark brown to black spots along veins and on leaf stems. Infected portions of leaf may turn yellow, and then brown and leaf may drop.

Young shoots, fruit stems and leaf stems may have spots that enlarge and form dark brown or black streaks and stretches, which eventually crack leaving open wounds. The fungus also causes fruit to rot. The grapes gradually turn brown and shrivel. Infections are worse when vines are kept wet by rainfall for several days after bud break.

The range of bacterium in wild vegetation that causes this disease extends from northern California southward in western US southward from latitude of Tennessee in the eastern states. It is not a problem where the bacterium is not established in the wild. Is transferred mainly by sharpshooter, leafhoppers and spittlebugs.

Chlorotic spots develop on leaves, discoloration intensifies and tissues begin to wither. In late summer drying spreads in concentric zones until entire leaf may be infected and drop, leaving the leaf stem attached to the vine. Bud break in spring is delayed.

First leaves are small and tissues along major veins appear dark green against chlorotic background. Subsequent leaves are also small but normal in color.

Affected vines may die the first year or may live for several years. Adult is pale yellow with dark brown and reddish markings. Over-winters as an adult and found in spring on grape leaves and weeds. Lays eggs in tissue of leaves in April and May, which appear as bean-shaped blister-like bumps.

When nymphs emerge they are almost transparent, later becoming white. Feeding from adults and nymphs causes pale yellow stippling on leaf. When populations are very high can cause loss of leaf efficiency and leaf drop, which weakens the vine for the following season. They have some natural predators such as green lacewings, lady beetles and some mites.

Grape vines can tolerate high densities of leafhoppers. Adult is bell shaped, blackish gray snout-like mouthparts, forewings dark rusty brown with tan tips. Over winters in larval stage in mummified berries, in weeds and other trash. Moths emerge in spring and lay egg masses on leaves.

Eggs hatch in 5 days and larvae tie two young leaves together to form nest in which they feed. Does not roll leaves. Later nests can be found in flower clusters and in bunches.

Damage is not only from feeding on leaves, flowers and berries, but feeding sites allows rot organisms to enter fruit. Over winters as pupae, moths emerge in April. May lay eggs singly on upper or lower leaf surfaces.

Larvae are transparent. After hatching they feed for about 2 weeks between two webbed leaves. Then each larva rolls a leaf edge and feeds from the inside on the leaf edge. Then the mature larvae construct a separate leaf envelope in which they pupate.

Early generations cause little damage, but generations later in summer can cause severe damage by complete defoliation to sunburned berries, soft fruit and direct feeding. Yellow to orange eggs are laid within an egg sac. Crawlers are yellow to brown in color.

Over winters as an egg or very immature young in or near a white, cottony egg sac, under loose bark or in branch crotches, mostly found on north side of vine. They are not known to damage vines. Damage is by contamination of fruit clusters with egg sacs, larvae, adults and honeydew, which promotes growth of black sooty mold.

Caterpillars are dull colored with inconspicuous marks differing in different species. Many varieties of grapes can tolerate significant damage. Feeds on grapevines from bud swell till shoots are several inches long. Injured buds may fail to develop vines or clusters.

Can cause yield reduction on varieties with unfruitful secondary buds. Problems are usually spotty or localized. Other insects cause similar damage. Cutworm feeding after shoots are several inches long does not result in significant injury. Adult metallic bluish or greenish-black moth emerges in early spring to June.

Pale yellow capsule-shaped eggs laid in clusters on underside of leaf. Larvae feed side by side on underside of leaf. Five stages of larvae ranging from cream colored to brown to yellow with two purple and several black bands.

Have conspicuous tufts of long black poisonous spine, which cause skin welts. When mature, larvae crawl under loose bark or in ground litter and spin a dirty white cocoon to pupate.

Larvae feed on lower leaf surface leaving only veins and upper cuticle. This leaves a whitish paper like appearance. Later larvae stages skeletonize leaves, leaving only larger veins.

Can defoliate vines by July and larvae may then feed on grape clusters causing bunch rot. Caterpillars are straw-colored with a brown head, very active. When insect is disturbed they wiggle sideways or backward and either drop to ground or hang by silken thread. Overwintering larvae feed on vines, weeds and on any grape mummies remaining on vine.

In spring feed on buds, canes and webbed leaves. Then enter bunches and make nests of webbing among the berries. Eggs are yellow and oval. Over winters as small nymphs on roots. In spring start feeding and growing. Damage occurs when insect feed on the roots, which swell and turn yellowish.

Dead spots develop at feeding sites. If there are a lot of dead spots, vines become stunted and produce less fruit. Adult females are dark brown beetles, cylindrical shaped, and males have white bodies, c-shaped with brown head.

Males excavate tunnels where larvae spend up to 10 months. Adults burrow into canes thru base of bud or into crotch between shoot and spur. Infested canes can twist and break.

Larvae bore into wood at dead and dying parts and feed. Not a significant problem in well-pruned vineyards. Cause damage if they lay eggs in fruit soon after bloom, scarring fruit. In summer they feed on new vegetative growth and damage summer foliage, not usually considered a problem. Avoid mowing cover crops infested with thrips before bloom or they may move to vines.

Larvae stages are spent in the soil, adults emerge in mid-January to mid-March. Adults cause crop loss by feeding on opening buds and eating the bud center. Emerging from round holes in trunks of damaged vines and from dead wood in spring and early summer.

Larvae are C-shaped and may be found in tunnels on the vine where they feed. Not a common pest. Adults are small, yellowish flies and are attracted to fermenting fruit of all kinds.

Eggs are laid in the exposed fruit tissues and emerging larvae feed on the berries. Main damage from the pest is sour rot organisms it carries from bunch to bunch.

Any practice that reduces bunch rot will also reduce population of the vinegar fly.

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