news and research about Pierce's Disease

What is Pierce's Disease?

Pierce’s Disease is a bacterial infection, which is spread by bugs that feed on grapevines, particularly the "glassy winged sharpshooter." Grapevines that become infected with PD can quickly become sick and die.

Meeting of the PD/GWSS Board Meeting & Pierce's Disease Advisory Task Force

Date: Thursday, October 29, 2009
Time: 10:00 am - 3:15 pm
Location: Auditorium, California Department of Food & Agriculture, 1220 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Contact: Janet LeMasters (916) 651-0253



Date Published 2009-08-06