Grape Grower's Notebook July 22, 1999

Common Grapevine Insect Pests

In the table below, we list the common insect pests which may require insecticide application at certain points in the growing season. The buttons direct you to topic pages in the Grape Grower's Notebook, the Ohio State University Extension Service, and the Virgina Technological University.

Insect pests should be dealt with on an as-needed basis. Collateral damage (the killing of "friendlies") is best avoided by not spraying insecticide unnecessarily.

Where we have had the misfortune of first hand experience, we offer a page of comments, suggestions, and, in some cases, a brief forecast of what the balance of your growing season is likely to yield after identification and initial treatment.

Every serious grape grower should have a copy of Compendium of Grape Diseases. You may order a copy from Amazon by clicking on the book jacket image at the bottom of this page.

COMMON VINEYARD INSECT PESTS

SYMPTOMS	PROBABLE PEST	LINKS
Hollowed buds at bud swell.	Grape Flea Beetle	GGN	OSU	VTEC
Worm hole in berry with worm inside.	Grape Berry Moth (Larva)	GGN	OSU	VTEC
Filigreed leaves usually in upper canopy.	Japanese Beetles	GGN	OSU	VTEC

To order a copy of the Compendium of Grape Diseases, a must for any serious grower's bookshelf, click on the book jacket image. As of December, 1999, the publisher's on-line price and the Amazon on-line price were identical ($37.00 US).

Other Links on this Subject

• University of Florida Spray Guide
• 2000 Commercial Small Fruit & Grape Spray Guide

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