Vegetable Monitoring
We monitor each field weekly to determine the presence and levels of pests and diseases. The monitoring period extends from crop emergence until the week prior to Thanksgiving, or upon consultation with the grower. If a disease cannot be identified visually, we can send a plant sample to the BCAGRI lab for a separate fee. We make recommendations for control only when deemed necessary to avoid economic loss. We provide our growers with a weekly detailed report after each visit.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) service is available for beet, carrot, cole crops, and squash crops. We make recommendations for control only when deemed necessary to avoid economic loss. We provide our growers with a weekly detailed report after each visit.
Beets
We monitor weekly from emergence to harvest for pests of the foliage and beetroots.
What we look for
Cercospora and Phoma Leafspot
Downy and Powdery Mildew
and more!
Leafminers (Eggs and Larvae)
Cutworms
Aphids
Wirestem
Carrots
We monitor weekly starting at emergence for carrot rust fly using sticky insect traps. During monitoring, visual inspection is performed for diseases, and weed pressure.
What we look for
Carrot Rust Fly
Leaf Blights
Cole Crops
We monitor cole crops beginning in mid-April through to harvest. During monitoring, visual inspection is performed for insects, diseases, and weed pressure.
What we look for
Downy Mildew
Alternaria Leaf Spot
Diamondback
Imported Cabbage Worm
Cabbage Looper
Aphids
Flea Beetles
Squash
We monitor the crop weekly by visual inspection starting after transplanting or emergence for various pests, emergence rate and plant stage.
What we look for
Leaf Blights
Powdery Mildew
Aphids
Springtails
Thrips
It’s important to note that IPM service involves the systematic sampling of the crop to assess overall trends in pest populations and does not involve the inspection of every row in the field.
Let’s grow together.
Reach out to us to learn more about how we can improve your crops.