VMW 262 Vineyard Pest Management

Lecture Hours: 4
Credits: 4

Covers the identification and management of all relevant pests, diseases, and weeds in vineyard systems. Develops pest monitoring and decision-making skills for vineyard management. Investigates integrated pest management approaches, including cultural, biological, chemical, and other methods. Reviews relevant pest management regulations.

Prerequisite: VMW 101 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Identify beneficial and pest species found in vineyard systems.
Demonstrate monitoring techniques for relevant vineyard pests and diseases.
Describe the life cycles of pests and diseases.
Identify the timing of grapevine susceptibility to various pests and diseases.
Compare different management approaches.
Calibrate sprayers for herbicide and fungicide applications.
Assess effectiveness of sprayers and spray programs.
Explain regulations as they pertain to pest management spray applications.

Content Outline

Diseases
- Plant Materials - sourcing clean vines
- Trunk diseases
  - Armillaria
  - Eutypa
  - Petri’s and Esca
  - Crown gall
  - Others
- Powdery mildew
- Botrytis
- Viruses
- Others
Insects and Mites
- Phlloxera
- Rust and blister mites
- Mealy bugs
- Moths and leaf rollers
- Stink bugs
- Yellow jackets
- Others
- Mammals and Birds Rodents
  - Identify damage signs
  - Methods of control
- Deer
  - Damage assessment
  - Fencing
  - Repellents
- Birds
  - Species that cause damage
  - Methods of control
  - Regulations
- Other
Weeds
- Identification
- Noxious and invasive weeds
- Weed control strategies
  - Cultivation
  - Mulches
  - Herbicides
  - Other
Certified Organic and Sustainable Programs
- USDA Certified organic
- Biodynamic-certified
- Low Input Viticulture and Enology (LIVE)
- Other programs
Sprayer Calibration
- Type of sprayers
- Calibrating sprayers for herbicide applications
- Calibrating sprayers for fungicide applications
- Assessing spray coverage
Regulations
- Oregon Department of Agriculture
  - Pesticide applicator licenses
  - Reporting requirements
- Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division
- Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) regulations
- Reading and understanding labels