What's Eating My Grapes? - Ask Extension
For three years I have had something eating my grapes. I have tried everything recommended by local garden centers and none of it works. Can y...
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What's Eating My Grapes? #249458
Asked June 03, 2015, 7:30 PM EDT
For three years I have had something eating my grapes. I have tried everything recommended by local garden centers and none of it works. Can you tell what it is and what I should do about it? It's a healhy plant and produces grapes, they just get eaten. It shows that I've downloaded a picture for you, but I don't see it. I think you may have to click on it. Thanks in advance for your help.
Denton County Texas
Expert Response
That is black rot, a fungal pathogen of foliage and fruit that is very difficult to control. Here is a fact sheet that can give you more info:
http://nysipm.cornell.edu/factsheets/grapes/diseases/grape_br.pdf
While copper or sulfur can be used to control downy mildew and powdery mildew, neither control black rot. Control is dependent on the use of commercial fungicides. We have a new pest control manual that may be of value
http://www.agrilifebookstore.org/Texas-Grape-Pest-Management-Guide-p/ht-085.htm
Hope this helps
http://nysipm.cornell.edu/factsheets/grapes/diseases/grape_br.pdf
While copper or sulfur can be used to control downy mildew and powdery mildew, neither control black rot. Control is dependent on the use of commercial fungicides. We have a new pest control manual that may be of value
http://www.agrilifebookstore.org/Texas-Grape-Pest-Management-Guide-p/ht-085.htm
Hope this helps
