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Final Report for FNE01-383

Blueberry Stem Gall Wasp Research – Experiments

FNE01-383 (project overview)
Project Type: Farmer
Funds awarded in 2001: $3,300.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2001
Region: Northeast
State: New York
Project Leader:
Pat LaPoint
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Summary:

Note to readers, attached is the complete final report for FNE01-383.

Goals of the project were:
1) To study the life cycle of the blueberry stem gall wasp (Hemadas nubilipennis)
2) Try to identify where the wasp is coming from; whether there is an alternative host (not identified at this point).
3) Ascertain whether pruning the new growth of the blueberry plant is order to remove the galls reduces production of increases growth for better production in the future.
4) Write a life cycle educational curriculum that can be used in schools and also put a price on the galls as an educational project.
5) Compare the alternatives of raising galls for education vs. raising blueberries for sale.
6) Contact other blueberry growers, tell them of the study, share information and chart locations of gall infestations if possible (compare organic vs. sprayed plantations for gall infestations)
7) Share the information through various fruit grower newsletters and fruit conferences.

  • FNE01-383 Curriculum
  • FNE01-383 FINAL REPORT
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Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.

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