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Course details
Syllabus
SWD management for vineyard crops
Code
CP12
Designed for
Growers of grape-bearing vines who want to effectively monitor and control Spotted Wing Drosophila to protect fruit yield and quality
Entry requirement
An intermediate course best suited to those who are able to demonstrate some practical experience
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Price
£245 + VAT
Duration:
One day classroom based, including field walk
CPD points
7 BASIS points and 5 NRoSO points
Author:
Michelle Fountain & Francesco Maria Rogai – Entomologists, NIAB EMR
Content
Classroom module 1 (most of day) – Control of SWD
- Background to the pest
- Identification of male and female SWD
- How to monitor adult and immature stages of SWD on your farm
- Estimating populations and at risk areas on the farm to prioritise control
- Developing an Integrated Pest Management plan for SWD management
Field walk (1 hour) – Vineyards: Visting NIAB EMR vineyards
- Identify key SWD habitats in summer and winter
- Trap placement in vineyards
- Advise on where to sample crop
- One-to-one discussions on own growing situations
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