Release of nematodes in cranberry

Entomopathogenic nematodes are microscopic round worms used as biological control agents against several pests in agriculture. In cranberries, commercial nematodes can be used to control red-headed fleabeetles and cranberry girdlers. This video capsule details the steps to follow to maximize the effectiveness of nematode releases.

Thermal inversion and reducing drift

To maximize the effectiveness of pesticides and reduce the risks on non-target organisms, it is important to limit drift during pesticide applications. This video summarizes the principle of thermal inversion and explains practices used for minimizing drift.

Boom sprayer calibration

Regularly calibrating boom sprayers is essential to make sure the applications rates are accurate. This video details the steps to follow to ensure optimal calibration of a boom.

Dike grassing in cranberry farms

Dike grassing is a practice that helps limit erosion and the spread of weeds in cranberry fields. This video illustrates this practice.

Release of trichogramma wasps in cranberry

Trichogramma wasps are microscopic wasps used as biological control agents against several crop pests. In cranberries, trichogramma is used to control the blackheaded fireworm. This video details the life cycle of the parasitoid and several application methods being tested in cranberry fields.

Spring flooding of cranberry bed

Flooding fields is a way to reduce the populations of several cranberry pests without using pesticides. In spring, cranberry beds can be flooded for 48 hours to drown blackheaded fireworm larvae. This video capsule details steps to follow to maximize the effectiveness of spring flooding.

Fall flooding of cranberry bed

Flooding fields is a way to reduce the populations of several cranberry pests without using pesticides. In the fall after the harvest, cranberry beds can be flooded for three consecutive weeks to drown cranberry fruitworm nymphs. This video capsule details steps to follow to maximize the effectiveness of fall flooding.

Mating disruption in cranberry

Mating disruption is an alternative control method to pesticides, which involves saturating the atmosphere with sex pheromones to interfere with the ability of males to find females for mating. This method is being tested in cranberries to control the blackheaded fireworm.