Common Pests Of Table Grapes

Table Grapes can be severely affected by a wide variety of pests. These pests eat underground and above ground vines organs, which are transmitters of fungal, virus and phytoplasma, which can cause significant harvest losses.  Managing pests in a changing climate can be challenging.

Grape Insects Demage

The following are the common pests of Table Grapes 

Paralobesia Viteana

Paralobesia viteana is found in is Europe, Eastern North America, Western Colorado, the Middle East and some parts of Asia, Africa and South America, where it is an important agricultural pest in vineyards.

Bactrocera Carambolae

Bactrocera carambolae, also known as the carambola fruit fly, is a fruit fly species in the family Tephritidae, and is native to Asia. High priority pest of Avocados, Citrus, Dried fruit, Mangoes, Papaya, Passionfruit, Table Grapes, Wine grapes, Vegetables

European Grapevine Moth   

This species is native to Southern Italy. It can be found in Southern Europe, North Africa, Anatolia, and the Caucasus. Recently it has been introduced into Japan, Chile, and Argentina. High priority pest of Dried fruit, Table grapes, Wine grapes

Glassy-winged Sharpshooter

Glassy-winged sharpshooter is native to North America (northeastern Mexico), wide host range of over 200 species. High priority pest of Blueberries, Cherries, Citrus, Dried fruit, Production nurseries, Summerfruit, Table grapes, Wine grapes

Common Insects of Table Grapes

African Fig Fly(AFF) 

African fig fly is originally from the Afrotropics but has been expanding its geographical range globally, including the United States. High priority pest of Strawberries, Raspberries, nectarines, Table Grapes, Wine grapes

Grape Phylloxera

Grape Phylloxera is originally from France as Phylloxera vastatrix, and now exist throughout most of the world’s viticultural regions.

High priority pest of Dried fruit, Table grapes, Wine grapes

Oriental Fruit Fly

Found in Asia, Papua New Guinea, the Pacific, and South America. High priority pest of Apples and pears, Avocados, Cherries, Citrus, Dried fruit, Lychees, Mangoes, Papaya, Passionfruit, Summerfruit, Table grapes, Wine grapes, Vegetables There are several control techniques for pests control.

Organic Pest Control Method

Many people will choose natural methods to target only pests and not harming other plants. And it is the most cost-effective method. People can protect their plants by use insects netting, fruit growing bags, which can not only improve the fruit grow and also make the quantity good.

Biological Control

Biological Control is a method of controlling pests using other organisms which is environmentally safe for your plants and natural wildlife, compared to the Chemical Pesticides. This is mainly used in greenhouses.

Chemical Pesticides

There are thousands of chemical pesticides, each is meant to be effective against specific pests. Chemical pesticides are widely used due to their relatively low cost, the ease with which they can be applied and their effectiveness, availability, and stability. But pesticides are hazardous, and they contaminate land, air, food, and water. The remains or residues of pesticides left behind on the crops is the most significant threat. These residues may be consumed on fruit or vegetables. And the remains of pesticides may soak into the soil or groundwater and contaminated water which might then be used to spray the crops or be drunk by animals.

In short, there are no perfect solutions, growers need to consider the fact of the situation, the crop, the weather conditions and the stage of development of the crop before choosing the pest correctly control the method.