Development and Implementation of IPM Decision Aids
Author: Vincent P. Jones, Gary G . Grove, Jay F. Brunner, Gerald V. Tangren
Published: 2007
Summary: The objectives of this project were: 1. Develop a web-based program that integrates location-specific weather data (from AWN and PAWS2 or uploaded from a user’s own orchard) with insect and disease models and provides management recommendations along with a simplified database for pesticide recommendations (decision aid system, DAS). 2. Validate and implement models for peach twig borer, Campylomma bug, Lacanobia fruitworm and white apple leafhopper. Develop management recommendations for these pests and incorporate them into the decision aid system. 3. Develop a new codling moth model using historic weather data and a validation data set. 4. Develop large-scale sampling plans for codling moth larvae that can be used for quarantine purposes. 5. Beta test the DAS program with a small group of consultants to determine information needed and to optimize the user interface.
