Traditional vineyard pest management strategies have been heavily dependent on applications of broad-spectrum pesticides.

Kerfuffle Wines increased environmental awareness and concern over food safety issues and groundwater contamination has led us to look to alternative methods of pest management to reduce pesticide use in agricultural systems.

By definition, IPM is a pest management strategy that uses a combination of methods (such as biological and cultural controls) which lower the environmental impact ofchemical pesticides.

Kerfuffle Wines has approximately 500 chooks and ducks which roam the vineyard during the day and roost at night in two large chook houses underneath the peppi trees. The unique blend of chooks and ducks are purpose bred and consist of Indonesian Jungle Fowl, Guinea Fowl, English Game Fowl and Isa Browns, together with Geese, Mallard and Black Cougar ducks.

They sure cause a bit of a kerfuffle, but we think its worth it and we hope it makes your wine drinking experience that much more pleasurable and chemical free.