Introduction

Several species of insects and mites infest or feed on grapes in Ohio. Damage is direct to the berry clusters or indirect to vines, shoots, roots, or leaves. Many of the pests are found only in certain regions, others only occasionally reach damaging population levels. Periodic vineyard inspections for these grape pests are an important part of the integrated pest management program for grapes. Much of the potential for reducing pesticides used on grapes will be in the area of insect control. IPM methods have been developed for monitoring and controlling insects which allow the grower more flexibility in key decision; whether or not insecticides are needed; alternative methods that might be employed; and which control measure to employ and when to apply it.

Objective/Procedure

The IPM objective is to provide a commercially acceptable level of insect and mite control with minimal pesticides applied at appropriate times. This is accomplished by following an integrated insect management program which integrates the use of insect monitoring devices, cultural practices, resistant cultivars and a knowledge of insect behavior and biology.

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