An assessment of the non-target effects of copper on the leaf arthropod community in a vineyard

Bordeaux mixture has been used for more than 150 years in viticulture and other agricultural applications because it is the most effective fungicide against grape downy mildew. However, the copper present in these mixtures is not degradable and can have environmental consequences. Even though the effect of Bordeaux mixture on downy mildew is well known, the non-target effects of this fungicide on leaf arthropod communities are poorly understood....