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Posted On: October 15th 2026, 02:00 am
⚠️This pest damages grapevine buds and can reduce crop quality and yields⚠️
KPU Research Identifies New Biological Control for Climbing Cutworm. A three-year study by Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) and Andermatt Canada has identified a promising biological control strategy for climbing cutworm.
Researchers found that a combination of parasitoid wasps, beneficial nematodes, and fungal pathogens can effectively target the pest at different life-cycle stages.
Why it matters to growers: The findings could expand future pest management options, particularly for organic vineyards, and reduce reliance on conventional insecticides. The research lays the groundwork for an integrated pest management (IPM) approach that focuses on early intervention and biological control.
https://educationnewscanada.com/article/education/level/university/1/1216228/kpu-researchers-identify-sustainable-solution-for-okanagan-vineyard-pest.html?mc_cid=4f16e1c55b&mc_eid=UNIQID
KPU Research Identifies New Biological Control for Climbing Cutworm. A three-year study by Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) and Andermatt Canada has identified a promising biological control strategy for climbing cutworm.
Researchers found that a combination of parasitoid wasps, beneficial nematodes, and fungal pathogens can effectively target the pest at different life-cycle stages.
Why it matters to growers: The findings could expand future pest management options, particularly for organic vineyards, and reduce reliance on conventional insecticides. The research lays the groundwork for an integrated pest management (IPM) approach that focuses on early intervention and biological control.
https://educationnewscanada.com/article/education/level/university/1/1216228/kpu-researchers-identify-sustainable-solution-for-okanagan-vineyard-pest.html?mc_cid=4f16e1c55b&mc_eid=UNIQID
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