IPM - Integrated Pest Management
Projects
Biological Control of Alfalfa Snout Beetle:
The alfalfa snout beetle is an invasive species of insect that is destroying
the alfalfa crop across NNY. Researchers are looking at biological controls
for this pest.
Project Contacts: Cornell Cooperative Extension offices; Cornell Entomology: Elson Shields; Cornell Crop and Soil Science: Janice Thies
Cooperating Farmer: John Peck, Peck Dairy Farm, Great Bend, Jefferson County
Snout Beetle Resistant Alfalfa Varieties:
The alfalfa snout beetle is an invasive insect species that is destroying
the alfalfa crop across NNY. Researchers are working to develop beetle-resistant
alfalfa.
Project Contact: Cornell Plant Breeding and Genetics: Don Viands, 607-255-3081
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