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Development of a pheromone trap for monitoring and managing the sugarbeet wireworm Limonius Californicus, the main species of cl
(In cooperation with Simon Fraser University, Phero Tech and Dr. John Borden - PARC Agassiz)
They will identify and synthesize all pheromone components of this click beetle to be used as an attractant for monitoring and possibly also controlling populations through mass trapping, mating disruption or “attract and kill” devices.
Development of key flavour and aroma volatiles in Okanagan Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
(Dr. Kevin Usher – PARC Summerland, and Dr. Nigel Eggers – OUC Kelowna)
Effects of interactions between deficit irrigation, vine balance and leaf removal timing on vine physiology, fruit quality and d
(Dr. Pat Bowen - PARC Summerland)
This project will focus on the effects of deficit irrigation on coarse textured soils in the South Okanagan. Within the growing season three factors must be managed to optimize fruit development while minimizing the risk of delayed fruit maturation, low yields, and poor cane ripening. These are: fruit light microclimate, vine balance and water supply.
Insecticide Efficacy Trials
(Dr. Tom Lowery – PARC)
This project has been approved but deferred. This project will evaluate several insecticides for efficacy against leafhoppers, cutworm, and click beetle. These include formulated extracts from neem, Azadirachta indica, horticultural oils, and the insect growth regulator buprofezin (Applaud) for leafhoppers, and spinosad (Success) and B.T. for the control of cutworm.