Damage Signs
While some damage is caused by nymph and adult feeding, beet leafhopper is a serious pest because it vectorsBeet curly top geminivirus.Curly top-infected plants turn yellow and stop growing.Leavesroll upward and turn purplish. Leaves and stems become stiff. Spring plantings are the most susceptible. The insect migrates from overwintering hosts in the foothills and is mostly a problem on the west side of San Joaquin Valley.
Identification
Detailed identification information coming soon.
Control Methods
Quick Facts
Type
Insect