PUBLICATION W289J

IPM QuickFacts Series: Potato Leafhopper

Publish Date: September 28 2012 |  Language: English

DOI: doi.org/10.7290/UTIAPub/W289J

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Summary

Potato leafhopper is a small, pale green insect that feeds on many trees and ornamentals, especially red maple in nurseries. Describes its seasonal movement into Tennessee, how to spot adults and nymphs, and common damage signs like stippling and leaf edge browning called hopperburn. Reviews monitoring options, natural predators, resistant plant choices, and chemical controls when needed, along with notes on avoiding secondary pest outbreaks.