Vineyard pest management

Pest management in the vineyard

Successful pest management in a commercial vineyard is based on a basic knowledge and understanding of:
1) The biology of a grape vine and its annual growth habits. Learn more.
2) The biology and life cycle of insects, diseases, nematodes and weeds found in vineyards. Learn more.
3) The environmental conditions favoring pests that injure the crop. Learn more.
4) The susceptibility of various varieties of grapes to pests and pesticides. Learn more.
5) The cultural, biological, and chemical control strategies that can be used for optimal production of commercial grapes. Learn more.

Quick Links

Michigan Fruit Management Guide (E154)
NEW Grape Pest Management Strategic Plan
Help identifying pest or other vineyard problems
Vineyard scouting calendar
Ag chemical label information

Grapevine biology

Grape growth stages. (Print a small chart of growth stages)
Establishing a vineyard: preplant decisions, planting and care of vineyards (MSU Extension bulletins)
Cultural practices

Biology of pest and beneficial species

Common pests and beneficial organisms
Enhancing beneficial insects by planting native plants
When to scout for major pests (vineyard scouting calendar)
The pests in a vineyard and how to scout for them (MSU Extension pocket scouting guide)

Effects of environmental conditions

The effects of weather and climate on pest management
Using growing degree days to enhance pest management
An ecological approach to fruit production (MSU Extension bulletin)

Susceptibility to pests and pesticides

Effectiveness of grape insecticides and miticides (includes effects on beneficial organisms)
Effectiveness of grape fungicides in Michigan
Susceptibility of grape varieties to diseases, sulfur or copper
Avoiding pesticide resistance
Grape sensitivity to the herbicide 2,4-D

About control strategies

Recommendation strategies in Michigan Fruit Management Guide (order MSUE bulletin or view pdf file)
How natural enemies interact with pests and can help with IPM
Controlling pests in small vineyards (MSUE bulletin for hobbyists or those with small acreages)

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Funding for this web site provided by Project GREEEN, American Farmland Trust, EPA Region 5's Strategic Agricultural Initiative program, The National Foundation for IPM Education, the Center for Agricultural Partnerships and the MSU Integrated Pest Management Program
in collaboration with MSU Extension and the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station.
Updated 12/21/07 Contact: J.N. Landis.