Grapevine leafroll disease is a significant concern in the wine grape industry, as it spreads rapidly and contributes to economically significant reductions in yield and grape quality. Our objective was to utilize 5 yr of grower-sourced data from Napa (California, USA) to improve local and regional disease management efforts. Specifically, we applied a spatially integrated multivariate clustering technique to improve understanding of spatiotemporal trends in Pseudococcus maritimus (Ehrhorn) male populations—the primary vector in the region. We also implemented generalized linear mixed models to evaluate the effects of two key practices, insecticide sprays and roguing, on disease incidence. Results show P. maritimus has a biannual flight pattern in the study area, with the first flight peaking in early May and the second between early August and early September. Clusters of P. maritimus flight data fall largely within the vineyard footprints of individual growers, but also showed clear neighborhood effects. We found that when disease incidence within a block is <1%, consistent monitoring and removal of diseased vines is required to contain within-block spread. As within-block disease incidence grows to 1–20%, both insecticide applications and roguing are effective practices to reduce spread. At incidence levels >20%, roguing is a critical practice. Our results emphasize the importance of individual management efforts, but also the value of programs that engage the wider neighboring community and highlight the power of community data collection to guide decision-making.
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18 May 2021
Exploring Grower-sourced Data to Understand Spatiotemporal Trends in the Occurrence of a Vector, Pseudococcus maritimus (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) and Improve Grapevine Leafroll Disease Management
Sarah L. MacDonald,
Tyler E. Schartel,
Monica L. Cooper
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Journal of Economic Entomology
Vol. 114 • No. 4
August 2021
Vol. 114 • No. 4
August 2021
disease management
grapevine
Grapevine leafroll-associated virus 3
Pseudococcus maritimus