Pest and Disease Management

General Overview


Viticulture Management poster showing grape growth stages, practices, diseases, and pests
Bunch Grape Viticulture Management poster download

Bunch Grape Pest and Disease Management Guides



Disease Management

Disease management starts at site selection, cultivar selection, and training systems. Once vineyard is established, combining cultural control practices, understanding of plant pathogens, and fungicide application is key for a successful disease management program. Read about each specific disease. 

Pest Management

Pest management starts with scouting and treating once pest has been identified and thresholds have been met. Read more about each specific insect.

How to build a spray program basics

Building a pesticide spray program for bunch grape pests and diseases can be a daunting task. It is best to treat diseases and scout for insects at specific grape phenology.  Below are a blank template and example that can help you start building a spray program for bunch grapes. Please make sure to read all pesticide labels for rates and restrictions. The template lists all potential pests and diseases, please adjust the spray program for your specific vineyard operation.

Bunch Grape Fungicide template 2025

Bunch Grape Fungicide Spray Program Example

Presentations



Sprayer Calibration

Sprayer optimization and calibration at least every year is important piece to a successful pest and disease management program. Not only will adequate spray coverage increase efficacy of pesticide, confirming correct spray rates will help reduce costs through reducing off-target spray drift. Make sure that your are getting the product on the crop! Read more on sprayer calibration.

Links to Other Pest Management Websites