Vine Mealybug

The Vine Mealybug is a new pest affecting California grape growers. Small infestations of VMB have been identified in several Monterey County vineyards. Growers that have VMB are required to enter into a compliance agreement that stresses best management practices.

Links to additional online information about the Vine Mealybug:

• University of California Cooperative Extension

• University of California Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program

• University of California at Davis Flyer (This is a .pdf file and Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to open it)