ESA Annual Meetings Online Program

D0310 Comparative effectiveness of various mating disruption technologies for vine mealybug management in vineyards

Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Exhibit Hall 3, First Floor (Reno-Sparks Convention Center)
Ashfaq A. Sial , Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management, Division of Organisms and Environment, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Monica Cooper , Viticulture Farm Advisor and County Director, University of California Cooperative Extension, Napa, CA
Brian N. Hogg , Environmental Science, Policy and Management, Division of Organisms and Environment, University of California, Berkeley, CA
John T. Hutchins , Environmental Science, Policy and Management, Division of Organisms and Environment, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Stephen C. Welter , Environmental Science, Policy and Management, Division of Organisms and Environment, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
S. Kaan Kurtural , Viticulture and Enology, California State University, Fresno, Fresno, CA
Kent M. Daane , Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Vine mealybug (VMB), Planococcus ficus (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) is a serious pest of grapevines worldwide. Since its first discovery in 1994, it has spread throughout grape growing regions in California. The infestations of VMB can reach damaging levels very quickly, which necessitates aggressive monitoring and management. Currently, insecticides have been used as primary tools to prevent economic loss as a result damage caused by VMB. However, availability of synthetic pheromones for VMB has made it possible for growers to incorporate this tool into VMB IPM programs to reduce the number of insecticide applications while maintaining VBM populations below economic threshold. An area-wide study is being conducted to assess the comparative effectiveness of various mating disruption technologies currently available for VMB management, such as, standard CheckMate Dispensers, Meso Dispensers, and Puffers. The current results of this study and their implications on VMB management in California vineyards will be discussed.

doi: 10.1603/ICE.2016.59595

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