Calling All Researchers and Industry Professionals to Disseminate Wireworm Study Results
Researchers and business experts are being urged by Europatat to communicate about their current work as well as any other relevant initiatives that could assist in stopping the spread of wireworms in potatoes.
Global potato output is severely hampered by wireworms, the soil-dwelling larvae of click beetles. These destructive bugs cause significant harm and monetary losses by feeding on the roots and tubers of many crops, especially potatoes.
There are several species of particular concern including: Agriotes lineatus, Agriotes obscurus, Agriotes sputator, Agriotes sordidus, Agriotes litigiosus, A. brevis, A. ustulatus, Athous haemorrhoidalis, Limonius californicus, and Ctenicera cuprea.
“Europatat would like to emphasize the need for enhanced knowledge sharing and collaboration among researchers and industry stakeholders. Therefore, Europatat encourages researchers and professionals with relevant information to contact our Secretariat at secretariat@europatat.be to share information about relevant initiatives and to explore potential collaboration opportunities,” according to a recent press release.
