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www.goodfruit.com Good Fruit Grower MARCH 15, 2016 39 the nymphs to rearing cages containing live grapevine roots and recorded hatched versus unhatched numbers after emergence. Their most interesting finding: Most nymphs did not survive past the third instar. Whether that was due to nutrition, disease, grape variety or fertilizer, they just don't know. The second study is in progress. Saunders said they have established a small vineyard inside the quarantine zone so they might assess adult feeding impacts in terms of quantity, grapes and grapevines. Next year, Saunders and Smyers plan to introduce spotted lanternfl ies onto the vines, which are enclosed in cages to prevent the insects' spread, to observe the impacts outside of laboratory conditions. State of readiness If Saunders is correct and spotted lanternfl y eradica- tion is not possible, Eastern growers should be alert for possible infestations. In addition, if human transport of egg masses is indeed a factor, this problem may not remain limited to the immediate area of southeastern Pennsylvania. Growers who have tree of heaven stands may want to keep a watchful eye in their vineyards and on those trees for insects, honeydew or egg masses. "If you see egg masses," said Saunders, "scrape them off the tree or smooth surface and place them in a tightly sealed container with 70 percent alcohol or hand sani- tizer to kill them." • SPOTTED LANTERNFLY If you see a spotted lantern�ly infestation in vineyards located outside the quarantine area, contact Dana Rhodes, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture plant inspection program specialist, (717) 772- 5205 or via email: danrhodes@pa.gov • Hydro-cool directly in totes • Reduce fruit bruising • Durable and lightweight • Impervious to moisture • Chemical resistant • Twin-wall polypropylene keeps produce fresher • Easy to clean • Reusable • Made in the USA Twin-Wall Harvesting Totes Pick, process, hydro-cool, transport, and display—all in the same tote. Farm Wholesale Harvesting Totes eliminate the need to transfer your fruit from container to container. Less handling means less bruising. Available in several sizes or customize a tote for your application. Call today for special pre-order booking 1-877-476-5399 Farm Wholesale AG www.FarmWholesaleAg.com good fruit ad 2016 bw_Layout 1 1/20/2016 2:57 PM Page 1