Vineyard Insect Pests on the Central Coast
July 19, 2023
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join us to learn more about the identification of vineyard insect pests including leafhoppers, mealy bugs, and spider mites - plus, we'll talk about best practices for their control. This seminar will be held on Zoom.
Date/Time:
19 July, 1pm-3pm on Zoom
Speakers:
- Michael Costello, Ph.D, Cal Poly SLO Wine and Viticulture Dept.
- Subject: Vineyard Insect Pest Management (1hr CE credit)
- Chad Reenders, Agronomist, Dellavalle Labs
- Vineyard soil, irrigation suitability, and leaf/petiole testing
Agenda:
- Identify the key vineyard insect pests on the central coast.
- Describe cultural and chemical methods for control of vineyard insect pests and best practices for their application.
- Delineate the most important and common vineyard soil, water, and vine tissue tests and the benefits of regular testing.
- Explain the group rate for IGGPRA members for annual residual soil nitrogen testing as required by Ag Order 4.0 with an option for other vineyard tests, including a further Dellavalle offer to perform the field sampling.
As always, our seminars are FREE for Members and just $30 per person for Guests. This seminar will be virtual, so feel free to invite other vineyard owners and managers that you think might be interested. There's always room on Zoom!
