Displaying items by tag: MEALY BUGS
Monday, 16 March 2020 11:45
Mealybug warnings
As mealybugs gain a foothold in Central Otago, grapegrowers are being urged to be vigilant for signs of Grapevine Leafroll-associated Virus Type 3 (leafroll 3) in vines.
Published in
Management
Thursday, 05 September 2019 08:52
Avoid the slippery downward spiral
Plant & Food Research’s Vaughn Bell has seen a lot of mealybugs in his time, but even he was stunned to see photos of infestations in Marlborough this past vintage.
Published in
Industry
Thursday, 16 February 2017 10:55
Mealybugs and under vine management
Within New Zealand Winegrowers’ Vineyard Ecosystems Programme, scientists are determined to discover if ground cover plants can help to reduce the adverse economic influence of grapevine leafroll virus.
Published in
General News
Monday, 14 March 2016 12:06
Control ants – reduce mealybugs
A student research project has produced promising results for an indirect approach to reducing mealybug infestations in vineyards.
Published in
Industry