Search Results for: Glassy-winged sharpshooter
Grapevine killer glassy-winged sharpshooter target of new technology
Scientists at UC Riverside have a shot at eradicating a deadly threat to vineyards posed by the glassy-winged sharpshooter, just as its resistance to ... READ MORE »
Deterring wildlife: Texas vineyard controls fruit loss
Deep in the heart of the Texas Hill Country in Fredericksburg, Texas, Heritage Vineyard uses trapping and other methods to control wildlife damage. ... READ MORE »
Reinke eases into role as Michigan grape specialist
Michael Reinke has been working with grape growers in some capacity for 22 years, from invasive insect management in California table grapes to mating... READ MORE »
Winegrape assessment rate set at $1.25 for 2022
The Pierce’s Disease and Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Board voted during its June 29 meeting to set the winegrape assessment at $1.25 per $1,000 of va... READ MORE »
UGA fruit pathologist inducted into IPM Hall of Fame
The Southern Integrated Pest Management Center (Southern IPM Center) has inducted University of Georgia Cooperative Extension fruit pathologist Phil B... READ MORE »
Grapevine pest found in California wine county
Napa County, California, agricultural officials are asking growers to be alert after a single adult western grapeleaf skeletonizer, a “voracious” ... READ MORE »
CAWG president John Aguirre to step down after 12 years
The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) announced Jan. 6 the planned departure of its president, John Aguirre, effective May 31, 2022. ... READ MORE »
How California is protecting its winegrapes
Glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS) is a formidable nightmare for grape growers – and growers of other crops, for that matter – that vectors Pierce�... READ MORE »
Pierce’s Disease: Areawide project shows IPM success for 20 Years
Insect-vectored diseases present some of the most difficult challenges to modern-day pest managers. This is especially true when the vector is highly ... READ MORE »
Webinar: ‘Spotted Lanternfly – A Threat to California Winegrapes’ set
Three California wine industry organizations will join forces to present a webinar: "Spotted Lanternfly – A Threat to CA Winegrapes on June 11, from... READ MORE »
