1996 Annual Report for FW96-042
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 1996: $1,150.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/1998
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $537.50
Region: Western
State: Washington
Principal Investigator:
Carrot Rust Fly Control
Summary
Carrot rust-fly is a major pest affecting carrots in southwest Washington. The only alternatives to pesticides are 1) delayed planting and 2) row covers, but both lower economic efficiency of the crop. This project will test the use of a Medic intercrop as a deterrent to rust-fly.