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Dormant Oil: Precision Application for Early-Season Vineyard Pest Control

Dormant oil is a crucial, proactive tool for vineyard managers to combat overwintering scale and mites. This post details precise timing based on bud swell and temperature, exact application specifications, and a step-by-step process to ensure maximum efficacy and prevent phytotoxicity, safeguarding your vineyard's early season health and yield potential.

July 9, 2026

9 min read

#dormant oil#vineyard pest control#scale insects

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Precision Viticulture: Timing Vineyard Canopy and Spray Work with Growing Degree Days

Discover how using Growing Degree Days (GDDs) can revolutionize your vineyard's canopy management and spray timing. This guide provides experienced vineyard managers with actionable steps to implement GDDs, reduce costs, and improve fruit quality by aligning vineyard tasks with the vine's actual physiological development.

July 8, 2026

8 min read

#growing degree days#GDD#phenology

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