January 2, 2017
This is for SIP Certified vineyard applicants with a Full inspection.
Login to the database at https://app.sipcertified.org to read each specific Standard as you implement and document them. Unless noted otherwise in the Standards, documentation should reflect practices from Dec. 1, 2016 to June/July 2017.
Take this month to complete Chapter 8.
- 8.1.1 Another reminder to make sure that you share the Prohibited Materials List with anyone making spray decisions. This Standard requires that you do not use any of the materials on the list.
- 8.1.2 Set up your pest monitoring schedule to make sure you are in the field at regular intervals. You can use a simple spreadsheet to document
- 8.1.3 Document your sprayer calibrations.
- 8.1.4 Remember to use different modes of action in your spray program
- 8.3.3 Although not a Requirement, now is a great time to train your field workers to recognize both pests and beneficials.