Dr. Mahr believes that as growers reduce the use of broad spectrum insecticides the natural enemies that occur in cranberry beds are going to do a better job. Ultimately we will have to rely on human intervention less and less. Pheromones for pests other than blackheaded fireworm and Sparganothis will be developed and more virulent strains of indigenous natural enemies such as nematodes, stingless warps, bacteria and fungi will be discovered and commercialized. Higher management skills will be required, if not demanded, on the part of growers to adapt and be successful in this new environment. A new millennium is here with new hopes and challenges.
Cranberry growers are ready.
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