La Vigne, volume 2 : Les ravageurs et auxiliaires (French Edition) by Olivier Viret, Patrick Kehrli, Christian Linder

The Vine Volume 2: Pests and Beneficials is an essential book for all enthusiasts and professionals in the viticultural world. This second volume of the collection The Vine focuses on the diverse fauna that inhabits vineyards, detailing not only harmful species but also those that support winegrowers daily.

Pests and Beneficials is part of a four-volume collection that covers the sanitary and physiological aspects of the vine. In this volume, the authors explore biological and biotechnical solutions to combat pests such as phylloxera, red and yellow mites, and grape worms, while avoiding the use of insecticides and acaricides in most cases.

This book is intended for experienced winegrowers wishing to deepen their knowledge, as well as for young winemakers, technicians, agricultural advisors, teachers, and scientists interested in viticultural entomology. It addresses modern methods of integrated production, which allow for the protection of vines while preserving the surrounding ecosystem.

Through its 394 pages, this book covers crucial topics in depth, such as:

• Vine pests and their effects on the quality of dried grapes
• Beneficials, these precious species that help control pests
• Strategies for biological and biotechnical pest control to protect vineyards

This volume stands out for its practical and theoretical approach, blending scientific information with directly applicable advice for professionals in the field. The Vine Volume 2 is a must-have reference for those who wish to learn more about vineyard protection against threats to quality production.

Characteristics:

• EAN13: 9783859280991
• ISBN: 978-3-85928-099-1
• Publisher: Amtra
• Publication Date: 10/09/2016
• Collection: The Vine (Volume 2)
• Number of Pages: 394
• Dimensions: 23 x 18 x 3 cm
• Weight: 1450 g
• Language: French

Whether you are an experienced practitioner or a young winemaker in training, this book will help you better understand the ecological balance of your vineyards and adopt effective strategies against pests while respecting nature.