Left: Life stages of black vine weevil. Right: Blackberry rust stage now being seen in the fields. [photos by T Peerbolt] (Updated May 13, 2008 )

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July 14-16, 2008: The 9th International Vaccinium Symposium will be held at Oregon State University in Corvallis. In addition, a pre-conference tour is scheduled to tour blueberry, cranberry, and lingonberry production in the area. Although this is a scientific meeting with researchers from all over the world presenting, some industry members may wish to attend. Early registration ends April 11. For more information click here for the web site - Bernadine Strik and Chad Finn, co-conveners.

This Site has been created by Peerbolt Crop Management (Tom & Anna Peerbolt) to provide the northwest small fruit industry with a convenient place to access needed information on integrated pest management (IPM). It will also serve as an informational base for industry resources and events. The flexibility of being web based allows us to provide timely weather and pest alerts as well as update the constantly changing control options available to growers. The advantage (and disadvantage) of this project is that it relies on interaction and a flow of information to keep it alive and working. Please, let us know if there are links that don't work or if there is information we should update or add that you'd find useful.

Much of our chemical pest control label information comes from Joe DeFrancesco, a pesticide specialist at Oregon State University. Joe runs the IR-4 project there as well as coordinating Pest Management Strategic Plans for many Oregon crops. He also provides growers with much needed information on the ever changing control options. His activities on behalf of the northwest small fruit industry are critical as a link between regulatory agencies, control manufacturers and growers.

Our insect and disease information relies on many sources besides our own knowledge and experience. The primary ones are the Caneberry PMSP, Blueberry PMSP, Strawberry Crop Profile, Oregon State University Online Plant Disease Manual and PNW Insect Control Manual. Thanks to Jay Pschiedt and Joe DeFrancesco for doing such a great job. Other major sources are:Whatcom County Raspberry IPM Manual, Washington State University, Hortsense, the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture, University of California IPM Manual, and Cornell University. Other sources throughout the U.S. are also sited and linked.

We have cited the photographer or source of all the photos on this site, noting the few unknown to us. Many of the pictures on this site are our own or come from Oregon State University. However, to provide photos that best help identify a pest or diagnose a problem, we have depended on many sources. If you have photos that you would be willing to share, please let us know.

We will keep the information accurate and up-to-date to the best of our abilities. However, we can't issue any guarantees on this information since we are relying on many sources and changes can happen quickly. If you're in doubt, check with your local sources of information--extension, other growers, industry fieldmen, or private consultants.

Any photos by T. Peerbolt or A. Peerbolt can be copied and used as long as we are cited as the source. If you feel that we have used your information or photos inappropriately, please contact us.