Buckwheat Strips to Attract Beneficial Insects in Potato Production

Robert Hadad, Extension Vegetable Specialist
Cornell Vegetable Program

January 12, 2012

Buckwheat Strips to Attract Beneficial Insects in Potato Production

Download a report of field plot strategies for using buckwheat strips to attract beneficial insects for the control of Colorado potato beetle in potato production (2009/2010). This project was funded by the Organic Farming Research Federation.

Buckwheat Strips to Attract Beneficials in the Control of Colorado Potato Beetle (pdf; 248KB)

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Buckwheat Strips to Attract Beneficial Insects in Potato Production

Robert Hadad, Extension Vegetable Specialist
Cornell Vegetable Program

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Buckwheat Strips to Attract Beneficial Insects in Potato Production

Robert Hadad, Extension Vegetable SpecialistCornell Vegetable Program

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Introduction to Small Fruit Workshop

September 21, 2026Millbrook, NY

Announcements

Resources from CCE ENYCHP!

Cornell Cooperative Extension
Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture

Robert Hadad, Extension Vegetable Specialist
Cornell Vegetable Program

September 21, 2026
Millbrook, NY