Evaluation of the Effects of Spray Technology and Volume Rate on the Control of Grape Berry Moth in Mountain Viticulture

The current work evaluated spray coverage and pest control effectiveness against the grape berry moth (Lobesia botrana) by two different technologies volume rates: A gun (high-volume sprayer—HVS) calibrated at 1000 L ha−1 a conventional orchard sprayer 500 (OS500) or 250 (OS250). Experiments were carried out in three varieties over years mountain vineyards on Mediterranean island of Cyprus. median for HVS remained above 80% all varieties, while that OS500 ranged from 26% to 56%, OS250 18% 37%. Infestation varied about 2.5% Palomino, 8% Carignan 3.2% Xynisteri. sprayed plots below 1.8% treatments, study years. Although infestation levels not than among treatments did differ more one percentage point. suggests lowering application pesticide amount 50% more, some cases, provides adequate represents an effective option reducing use vineyards.