Pests & Diseases
Click on the subject headers below to view research reports, factsheets, presentations, and external resources for a number of pests and diseases affecting potato growers in Prince Edward Island.
Wireworm Risk Assessment Factsheet – Dr. Bob Vernon
Wireworm Monitoring Before Potatoes (Factsheet) – Todd Kabaluk
Biological Control of Wireworms – Todd Kabaluk
Management of Wireworm with Rotation Crops – Ryan Barrett
2016-2017 Research Update – Christine Noronha
2015-2016 Research Update – Christine Noronha
Best Management Practices to Minimize the Spread of PVY – Mathuresh Singh and Team, NB (April 2018)
Weed Management in PEI Potato Rotations – Factsheet (Jan 2021)
Control of Herbicide Resistant Lambsquarters – AAFC Factsheet (Oct 2020)
Weed ID Guide for Ontario Crops (OMAFRA)
Guide to Weed Control | Hort Crops 2020 (OMAFRA)
Volunteer Potato Management – NBDAAF (March 2019)
Weeds in Potatoes – Guide to Available Chemistry (NB Dept of Ag)
Managing Fusarium dry rot in storage (Potato Grower Magazine, Dec 2018)