In 1995 Georgia vineyards produced and utilized 3,000 tons of grapes. The grape root borer, which attacks major lateral roots and stem bases, is our most important pest. Grape curculio and aphids were sporadic, localized problems. Grapes were also damaged at harvest by bumble bees, wasps, honey bees, fire ants and birds attacking the ripe fruit.
Stressed vines seem more prone to ambrosia beetle injury.
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