Wireworm: biology and nonchemical management in potatoes in the Pacific Northwest

Publication Type:

Journal Article

Authors:

Andrews, Nick; Ambrosino, Mario; Fisher, Glenn; Rondon, Sylvia I.

Source:

PNW, Oregon State University Extension Service, Washington State University Extension, University of Idaho Cooperative Extension System, and U. S. Department of Agriculture, Volume 607, p.1-19 (2008)

Call Number:

A08AND01IDUS

URL:

https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/pnw607

Keywords:

click beetle, Ctenicera pruinina, Limonius californicus, Limonius canus, Limonius infuscatus, Limonius subauratus, wireworm

Abstract:

Wireworms are among the most destructive of soil insect pests. This bulletin explains the wireworm life cycle and describes a program for monitoring and risk assessment. Nonchemical management methods are suggested, including crop rotation, soil drying, flooding, cultivation, resistant varieties, soil amendments, early harvest, trap crops, and biological control. Photos for pest identification are included.