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How to Rid Grape Vines of Pests

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How to Rid Grape Vines of Pests

How to Rid Grape Vines of Pests. Growing grapevines can be a lucrative career for wine makers, as well as an enjoyable hobby for home gardeners. Provided that the proper soil and environmental conditions are maintained, grapes are not difficult vines to grow. One of the most important aspects of growing grapes is pest control. There are a wide...

Growing grapevines can be a lucrative career for wine makers, as well as an enjoyable hobby for home gardeners. Provided that the proper soil and environmental conditions are maintained, grapes are not difficult vines to grow. One of the most important aspects of growing grapes is pest control. There are a wide variety of pests that like to feast on grape vines, but a single comprehensive pest control procedure will rid the plant of all of them.
Things You'll Need
Weed trimmer
Pruning shears
Insecticide
Use a weed trimmer to remove as much of the foliage surrounding the grapevines as possible. Pests like to eat the grape vines, but many do not actually live on the vines themselves. Cutting down surrounding shrubs and grass will help to diminish the current pest population. This is especially important during the winter months since cutting down the foliage will actually prevent new infestations from occurring.
Examine the grapevine for leaves or branches that have excessive pest damage. Cut off these sections of the vine using pruning shears. Removing these damaged sections will remove some of the smaller pest populations, such as mites. It will also direct the plant's nutrients into the other healthy parts, which will strengthen it.
Spray the foliage of the grapevine with a liquid insecticide that is specially formulated for fruits and vegetables. These sprays usually come in spray bottles, but can also be placed into a garden sprayer for ease of application. Make sure to spray both the tops and bottoms of the leaves, as well as the main stem of the grapevine.
Wait the number of days specified on the manufacturer's instructions and then reapply the insecticide to the leaves and fruit of the grapevine. The waiting period is usually between 10 and 14 days.
Tips & Warnings
Examine the foliage and fruit on a daily basis to see if the population of pests is dwindling. If you see an increase in population, try a different brand of insecticide as the first one was not effective. As long as you see the same number of insects or a dwindling number, the insecticide is effective.

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