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UC DAVIS: BIOLOGICAL CONTROL FOR MITES AND USING PERMANENT GROUNDCOVER MEETING

July 16, 2019 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Date:  Tuesday, July 16th, 2019

Time:  8:30am – 12:00pm

Venue: Shake Ridge Ranch, 14885 Shake Ridge Rd., Sutter Creek. Take Gopher Flat Rd. to Shake Ridge

Cost:  FREE

Credits:  2.5 hrs DPR – CE (OTHER) applied for

Who Should Attend: Vineyard owners and managers, consultants and PCA’s

Description: Biological control uses natural enemies, either augmented (released) or conserved, to help manage pests. Shake Ridge has been releasing 6-spotted thrips to manage spider mites for several years-we will see the natural enemies and the release and talk about biological control in the vineyard, the pests targeted, and how to make sure your releases work. We will discuss and look for spider mites as well as Virginia Creeper leafhopper.

Permanent groundcover is perennial and includes cover under the vine. Shake Ridge has moved from an every-other row discing program to permanent cover. We’ll discuss how this can be beneficial for conserving soil, and some of the challenges when using permanent covers.

Presentation topics

  • Biological control-how to use it in your vineyard
  • Natural enemies and key pests targeted-2 spotted spider mites
  • Virginia Creeper leafhoppers-biology, ID, life cycle, native parasitoids
  • Permanent groundcover-benefits and challenges

Instructor: Ann Kraemer

RSVP online HERE. Or call Robin Cleveland at 530.621.5528. Please RSVP by July 12. If we don’t have enough RSVP’s the meeting will be cancelled.

Details

Date:
July 16, 2019
Time:
8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Venue

Shake Ridge Ranch
14885 Shake Ridge Rd
Sutter Creek, CA 95685 United States
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