Vineyard Design, Cultural Practices and Physical Methods for Controlling Grapevine Pests and Disease Vectors in Europe: A Review.

ABSTRACT: In Europe, due to reduced availability and efficacy of active ingredients, strategies against grapevine pests based on alternative tools to synthetic pesticides need to be developed. So far, attention has been mainly focused on biological control (arthropod natural enemies and entomopathogens) and mating disruption, but other means can also help keep pests below economic injury levels. This paper aims to review information on the direct effects of farmers' choices on grapevine pest populations, ranging from vineyard design (e.g., growing habitat, grapevine cultivar, and training system) to annual agronomic practices (e.g., fertilization, irrigation, and pruning), and specific cultural and physical methods. Information was based on the CABI Digital Library, websites and books on grapevine p

SUBMITTER: Pavan F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12842279 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature