This week on The Field Blend Project we talk with Dr. Alix Whitener, a PhD in entomology in Washington State. Dr. Whitener works as a technical services and regional manager at a major company in Washington and the Pacific Northwest and today we talk about phylloxera and integrated pest management.
Alix (Dr. Whitener) explains to us the mode of infection for phylloxera, the history of phylloxera, and how rootstocks can combat phylloxera. In addition, Alix also explains to us what integrated pest management is, how it may change from organic to conventional, and how we can use IPM to our necessity and great benefit with minimal intervention.
This is a fantastic episode for viticulture and the first PhD on the podcast - we hope you enjoy the outcome and please let us know what you think!
Music: “Kingsfold” by Cahalen Morrison and Eli West
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