Hazards

Question 1

What are 4 pests for vines?

Answer 1

1. Phylloxera
2. Nematodes
3. Birds/Mammals
4. Insects

Question 2

How can the virus phylloxera be resolved?

Answer 2

Use rootstocks

Question 3

How can nematodes be removed?

Answer 3

Prevention is required

Question 4

How can you prevent birds/mammals damaging grapes?

Answer 4

Nets

Question 5

How can you prevent insects feeding on grapes?

Answer 5

Pesticides

Question 6

What are 2 diseases that affect vines?

Answer 6

1. Downy & powdery mildew

2. Grey Rot

Question 7

Where do you find downy & powdery mildew?

Answer 7

Warm, humid areas

Question 8

What part of the vines does downy & powdery mildew attack?

Answer 8

Green parts

Question 9

What happens to the grape with downy & powdery mildew?

Answer 9

It loses flavour & tastes bitter

Question 10

Where do you find grey rot?

Answer 10

Damp conditions

Question 11

What happens to the grape with grey rot (negative)?

Answer 11

Taint & colour loss

Question 12

What spray can you use against mildew/rot?

Answer 12

Sulphur & copper spray

Question 13

What else can you do to prevent grey rot?

Answer 13

Canopy management to improve air circulation

Question 14

How are viruses spread amongst vines?

Answer 14

Cuttings & nematodes

Question 15

How are bacterial diseases spread amongst vines?

Answer 15

Sharpshooters

Question 16

How do you remove viruses & bacterial diseases?

Answer 16

Dig up vines & sanitise the land