Phylloxera (Daktulosphaira vitifoliae Fitch) is one of the most destructive pests for grape vines. Historically, it has wreaked havoc on vineyards around the globe, and nearly wiped out the entire grape and wine industry in Europe (and many other parts…
“Like” The Academic Wino on Facebook by clicking here! Follow The Academic Wino on Twitter by clicking here! (@TheAcademicWino) When it comes to selective harvesting methods in the vineyard, there is an assumption that these methods may not be economically feasible for…
One of the most common pests to vineyards all over the globe is powdery mildew (Erysiphe necator Schwein). It is responsible for causing widespread destruction in nearly every viticultural area worldwide, and is a fungus that is able to develop…
For commercial vineyards, and commercial agricultural farms in general, pest management employs the use of chemical pesticides. These chemicals act to disrupt the communication between male and female insects that use sex pheromones to attract one another for mating. However,…