Reduced-risk pest management programs for eastern tree fruits: Research was conducted over multiple years on a project designed to test the effectiveness of a seasonal program to control insect and mite pests of apples using selective (non-OP, carbamate or pyrethroid) reduced-risk insecticides plus pheromone disruption. This work was conducted in 17 sites set up in all the major apple growing areas of New York: Western NY (Appleton, Lyndonville, Waterport, Sodus, Phelps); Central NY region (Lafayette); Hudson Valley (Milton, Stone Ridge, Gardiner); Capital District (Burnt Hills, Granville); and Champlain Valley (Peru, Chazy), and was done in coordination with colleagues in other eastern fruit-producing states (MI, PA, NJ, WV, VA, and NC). Other research has focused on simplified sampling protocols, the use of highly refined horticultural mineral oils for summer mite management, and organic management systems.
Publications & Resources
- Agnello, A., Cox, K., Lordan, J., Francescatto, P., and Robinson, T. 2017. Comparative programs for arthropod, disease and weed management in New York organic apples. Insects 8(3): 96-116.
- Park, M., B. Danforth, J. Losey, D. Biddinger, M. Vaughan, J. Dollar, E. Rajotte, and A. Agnello. 2012. Wild Pollinators of Eastern Apple Orchards and how to conserve them. Cornell Univ. / Northeastern IPM Center. 20 pp.
- Ioriatti, C., A. M. Agnello, F. Martini, and J. Kovach. 2011. Evaluation of the environmental impact of apple pest control strategies using pesticide risk indicators. Integr. Environ. Assess. Mgt. 7: 542–549.
- “Peck, G. M., I. A. Merwin, M. G. Brown, and A. M. Agnello. 2010. Integrated and organic fruit production systems for ‘Liberty’ apple in the Northeast United States: A systems-based evaluation. HortScience 45: 1-11.”
- Reduced-risk pest management project report, 2010
- Reduced-risk pest management project report, 2009
- “Whole-farm apple arthropod management using reduced-risk tactics and IPM sampling and monitoring”
- “Development of cost-competitive programs using reduced-risk tactics to manage arthropod pests”
- Agnello, A., J. Nyrop, H. Reissig, and D. Straub. 2004. Apple arthropod management using reduced-risk pesticide programs. New York Fruit Quarterly 12 (3): 15-17.
Agnello, A., J. Nyrop, H. Reissig, and D. Straub. 2003. Multi-species pheromone disruption in orchards under a selective pesticide program. New York Fruit Quarterly 11 (1): 17-19.- “Reduced-risk pest management programs for Eastern tree fruits, 2002-04 Summary”
- “Agnello, A. M., W. H. Reissig, J. Kovach, and J. P. Nyrop. 2003. Integrated apple pest management in New York State using predatory mites and selective pesticides. Agric. Ecosyst. Environ. 94: 183–195.”
- “Agnello, A. 2002. Petroleum-derived spray oils: chemistry, history, refining and formulation. Pages 2-18 In Beattie, G.A.C., Watson, D.M., Stevens, M., Spooner-Hart, R. and Rae, D.J. (eds). Spray Oils Beyond 2000 – Sustainable Pest & Disease Management. University of Western Sydney.”
- “Agnello, A. M., J. Kovach, J. P. Nyrop, W. H. Reissig, D. I. Breth, and W. Wilcox. 1994. Extension and evaluation of a simplified montoring program in New York apples. Am. Entomol. 40: 37-49.”
- “Agnello, A. M., W. H. Reissig and T. Harris. 1994. Management of summer populations of European red mite (Acari: Tetranychidae) on apple with horticultural oil. J. Econ. Entomol. 87: 148-161.”
