University of California
Fruit and Nut Research & Information Center
Dr Monica Cooper
Viticulture Farm Advisor
UC Cooperative Extension1710 Soscol Avenue
Suite 4
Napa, CA 94559-1315
(707) 253-4221
mlycooper@ucanr.edu
Website
Specialty
Viticulture and Pest ManagementEducation
Plant Health (Pest Management), University of Florida. 2006
B.S. Biology, Washington and Lee University. 1996
Areas of Expertise (click to see all ANR academics with this expertise)
- Wine Grapes
- Plants and Their Systems
- Plant Management Systems
- Insects, Mites, and Other Arthropods Affecting Plants
- Pathogens and Nematodes Affecting Plants
- Integrated Pest Management Systems
- Natural Resources and Environment
- Appraisal of Soil Resources
Bibliography
Non-Peer Reviewed
- Smith, R. J., L. G. Varela, et al. (2011). "An Investigation of the Fate of Lobesia botrana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in Infested Clusters Processed for Winemaking." American Journal of Enology and Viticulture 62(3): 409a-409a.
- Daane, K. M., M. C. Middleton, et al. (2011). "Development of a Multiplex PCR for Identification of Vineyard Mealybugs." Environmental Entomology 40(6): 1595-1603.
- Bettiga, L. J., R. J. Smith, et al. (2011). European grapevine moth, Lobesia botrana. UC ANR, UC ANR.: poster with English and Spanish text.
- UC ANR (2011). European grapevine moth, Lobesia botrana. UC ANR.
- Varela, L. G. and M. L. Cooper (2011). European grapevine moth: Continued monitoring is critical. Napa Valley Grapegrowers newsletter: Premium Grower.
- Varela, L. G. and M. L. Cooper (2011). European grapevine moth: Continued monitoring is critical. Napa County Farm Bureau Newsletter: Grower Advocate.
- Cooper, M. L., R. J. Smith, et al. (2011). "European grapevine moth: Napa County experience and lessons learned in 2010." Practical Winery and Vineyard: 58-61.
- UC ANR (2011). Guide to moths and worms in grapevine clusters in California. UC ANR.
- Wistrom, C. M.., K. Kassir, et al. (2011). Mealybug pests and an emerging viral disease: Vector ecology and their role in grape leafroll associated virus epidemiology. 2010 Annual Report. American Viticulture Foundation.: 12.
- Daane, K. M., R. P. P. Almeida, et al. (2011). Mealybugs and Leafroll Virus, a Dangerous Mix: Overall Review of Findings in West Coast Grape Production. 2nd Oregon Wine Research Institute Colloquium, Corvallis, Oregon,
- Sharma, A. M., J. B. Wang, et al. (2011). "Occurrence of Grapevine Leafroll-Associated Virus Complex in Napa Valley." Plos One 6(10)
- Daane, K. M., G. Y. Yokota, et al. (2011). Selecting the needed mealybug control in table grapes. San Joaquin Valley Table Grape Sminar, Fresno, CA, California TableGrape Commission.
- Cooper, M. L. and L. G. Varela (2011). The status of the European grapevine moth eradication effort in California. Western Plant Diagnostic network, First Detector News. 3
- Varela, L. G., R. J. Smith, et al. (2011). "Timing fo insecticide treatments for European grapevine moth." CAPCA Advisor XIV(2): 18-22.
- Miranda, O. A., O. A. Miranda, et al. (2011). Vine mealybug in California: what is the damage and what control tools work best. III Simposio Internacional de Uva de Mesa y Pasa, San Juan, Argentina, Instituto Nacional de Tecnologia Agropecuaria.
- Maher, M. and M. L. Cooper (2011). "Vineyard best practices: the importance of clean plant series." Napa Valley Grapegrowers Informational publication in their Best practices series
- Cooper, M. L., L. G. Varela, et al. (2010). "Euroean grapevine moths, Lobesia Botrana." CAPCA Advisor 13(4): 20-28.
- Cooper, M. L. (2010). European grapevine moth newsletter. European grapevine moth newsletter.
- Cooper, M. L. and L. G. Varela (2010). European grapevine moth, Lobesia bortrana. Solano County Farm Bureau Newsletter.
- Cooper, M. L. (2010). Eurpoean grapevine moth. Newsletter.
- Varela, L. G., M. L. Cooper, et al. (2010). "Identification of tortricid moths in California vineyards." CAPCA Advisor 13(5): 24-29.
- Daane, K. M., C. M.. Wistrom, et al. (2010). Mealybug pests and an emerging viral disease: Vector ecology and their role in grape leafroll associated virus epidemiology. 2009 Annual Reports, American Vineyard Foundation.: 13.
- Cooper, M. L., R. P. P. Almeida, et al. (2010). Multi-state team to study grapevine leafroll disease as part of USDA Specialty Crop Research Initiative Program. Central Vineyard Team Newsletter.
- Cooper, M. L. (2010). "Napa County vintage report for 2009 growing season." Wines and Vines
- Cooper, M. L. (2010). "Reserach activities surrounding European grapevine moth: Detection, life cycle, and management." Napa Valley Grapegrowers' Premium Grower
- Mastro, V., D. Lance, et al. (2010). Second report ofthe International Technical Working Group for the EUropean grapevine moth in California.: 6.
- Daane, K. M., G. Y. Yokota, et al. (2010). Sustainable controls for the vine mealybug. American Vineyard Foundation Annual Reports, 2009 Crop Season. Napa, California,: 24.
- Cooper, M. L. (2010). Update from the Viticulture Farm Adviser: Pinot noir leaf curl, Erineum mite, and European grapevine moth. Napa County Farm Bureau Newsletter.
- Cooper, M. L. and L. G. Varela (2009). Biology and management of European grapevine moth. Napa County Farm Bureau's Grower Advocate NCFB Newsletter.
- Varela, L. G., F. G. Zalom, et al. (2009, 2009). "European Grapevine Moth, Lobesia Botrana." UC IPM Online Pest management guidelines
- Cooper, M. L. and K. M. Daane (2009). "Managing mealybug: An integrated approach to vine mealybug management can keep the pest from eating your profits." Western Fruit Grower: 20-22.
- Cooper, M. L. and K. M. Daane (2009). Putting it all together: An Integrated approach to vine mealybug management. Napa Valley Grapegrowers' Newsletter.
- Cooper, M. L. and K. M. Daane (2009). Putting it all together: Integrated pest management for vine mealybug. Napa County Farm Bureau's Grower Advocate Newsletter.
- Millar, J. G., R. Waterworth, et al. (2009). "UC researchers demonstrate potential roles for pheromones in mealybug management in vineyards." Practical Winery and Vineyard
- Daugherty, M. P., B. R. Gruber, et al. "Testing the efficacy of barrier plantings for limiting sharpshooter spread." American Journal of Diseases of Children
- Mastro, V. , D. Lance, et al. Third report of the International Technical Working Group for teh European grapevine moth in California.: 7.
California Agriculture Article Contributions
- Liquid baits control Argentine ants sustainably in coastal vineyards
- Vineyard managers and researchers seek sustainable solutions for mealybugs, a changing pest complex
ANR Workgroup Associations
- Pest Management in ANR - Member



