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What is IPM?
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a sustainable approach to managing pests which combines biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools in a way that minimizes economic, health, and environmental risks. (National Coalition on IPM)
What's New...
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Cold Climate Grape IPM News and Vinewatch -- seasonal observations and IPM information
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An Initial IPM Strategy for New Cold Climate Winegrape Growers, Lorraine Berkett, University of Vermont
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Relative Disease Ratings for Winegrape Varieties Grown in Vermont, Lorraine Berkett, University of Vermont
IPM Information ...
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IPM Primer - basic introduction to concepts, strategies, and components of an IPM program
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Cold Climate Grape IPM News and Vinewatch -- seasonal observations and IPM information in Vermont
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New York and Pennsylvania Pest Management Guidelines for Grapes -- excellent resource for background information on diseases, insects and weeds and options for management.
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Mid-Atlantic Vineyards Grape IPM -- insect pest fact sheets along with information on biological control
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Grape IPM in the Northeast - by T. Weigle and J. Kovach, Cornell University
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Pest Management in the Vineyard - Michigan State University
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Diagnosing Problems and Scouting Vineyards - Michigan State University - includes information on diagnosing disease, insect, physiological conditions and nutritional disorders
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Midwest Grape Production Guide, Bulletin 919-05 -- a comprehensive resource which includes IPM information as well as information on site selection, cultivar selection, vineyard establishment, pruning and training, wildlife management, soil management, fertilization, etc.
Organic IPM Information ...
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Organic Integrated Management of Grape Diseases -- by Mike A. Ellis and Mizuho Nito, Ohio State University
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Organic Grape Production -- an ATTRA publication written by Rex Dufour
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Organic Viticulture in New York -- a 1995 report
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Organic and BioDynamic Grape Production -- a power point presentation by Kathleen Delate, Iowa State University
Pesticide Use and Safety Information ...
Grape production involves the use of pesticides, whether they be synthetic or organic pesticides. Anyone using pesticides needs to be knowledgeable about their safe use and storage. Be safe, not sorry.
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Vermont's Pesticide Education and Safety Program -- describes the process and requirements to obtain a pesticide applicator license in Vermont
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Understanding the Pesticide Label -- a fact sheet by the University of Missouri. The label is the legal document on how the pesticide is to be used. Using the material in conflict with the label is a violation of federal law.
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Pesticide Application Safety -- a fact sheet by the University of Missouri.
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Personal Protective Equipment for Working with Pesticides -- a fact sheet by the University of Missouri
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Vineyard Spraying -- List of publications from Dr. Andrew Landers of Cornell University
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Tips for Laundering Pesticide-Contaminated Clothing -- important information on how not to contaminate your household with residues that may be on your clothes. Information is from the NY and PA Pest Management Guidelines for Grapes.
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