Pest Management Guidelines for Berry Crops 2005

The 2005 Pest Management Guidelines for Berry Crops provides berry growers with general nutrient guidelines, general site selection and preparation information, as well as offering information for insect, mite, disease, and weed management decisions. Detailed cultural and chemical management practices are provided for blueberry, raspberry, blackberry, strawberry, currant, and gooseberry production.

The book’s publishers say, “Insect pests and diseases are associated with stages of plant development in table form to aid in timeliness of identification and treatment. Harvesting, handling, transportation guidelines, and post harvest considerations, as well as useful web sites and contact information for berry specialists lend balance to this valuable text. General pesticide safety information, tips for laundering pesticide-contaminated clothing, and pesticide emergency numbers are included. Chemicals regulated in New York State include brand name/formulation, EPA registration numbers, and restrictions. “

Information for the integrated production and maintenance of berry crops is drawn directly from Cornell University research, extension demonstrations, and on-site experience. Commercial growers, those who advise, sell, or provide services to these professionals, as well as small-scale growers can use this text as a guide to choosing safe and effective weed, insect, wildlife, and disease management programs for berry crops.

The publication was prepared by was prepared by Marvin P. Pritts and L J. Bushway, horticulturalists, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca; G. English-Loeb extension entomologist; J. Carroll, IPM specialist and W. F. Wilcox, extension pathologist, New York State Agriculture Experiment Station at Geneva.

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