Tag: Nematodes
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Posted on May 18, 2021
DIY Nematode Ranching: Nematode Large-Scale Propagation Protocol (Paint Tray)
Materials Needed 2 Burlap rectangles (cut into 20.5” x 12” rectangles) Frozen, dead Mealworms (1000 large mealworms-2000 small mealworms) Paint tray Lid 500-600mL of Nematode […]
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DIY Nematode Ranching: Nematode Small-Scale Propagation Protocol (Petri Dish)
Materials needed Petri dishes Cotton rounds Frozen, dead Mealworms (5-8) 5-10mL of Nematode solution (can be weak [as low as 10 nematodes] or strong [as […]
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DIY Nematode Ranching: General Information
On May 6, Brandon Gominho and Shawn Steffan delivered a nematode ranching workshop, hosted at Pergande Cranberry. The methods developed in the Steffan lab have […]
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Posted on April 27, 2021
2021 Spring Mini-Clinic Recap
On April 13, 122 of you joined us for the annual WSCGA and UW-Madison Division of Extension Spring Mini-Clinic. Intended to kick off the growing […]
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Posted on September 29, 2020
Novel Bio-Insecticide Demonstrations and Advances in Spray Timing
Flea beetles remain a major problem for Wisconsin cranberries, and 2020 brought together a team of cranberry growers and researchers who were working on ways […]
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Posted on July 8, 2020
Hungry Nematodes in Wisconsin Cranberry Marshes
The native Wisconsin nematode species, Oscheius onirici (pronounced OSS-key-us on-a-REACH-ē), also known as just “Oskie,” is a highly virulent bio-control agent for control of cranberry […]
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Posted on August 4, 2017
Wisconsin Fruit News — Vol 2, Issue 9 (Aug 4, 2017)
Wisconsin Fruit News — Vol 2, Issue 9 (Aug 4, 2017) Biological control Part II: Our favorite natural enemies Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic update Insect Diagnostic Lab update […]