SATI Beyond The Bunch 4th Quarter 2025

BIOCONTROL OF VINE MEALY BUG Many table-grape growers worry that a shrinking pesticide arsenal will allow vine mealy bugs to overrun their vineyards. But there are several biological options for controlling these troublesome pests.

BY ANNA MOUTON

Integrated mealy bug management relies on four pillars: monitoring, biological control, chemical control, and cultural practices. This article focuses on non chemical approaches to vine mealy bug management. Growers wishing to integrate these practices in their crop-protection programmes must consult their crop-protection advisers.

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