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.

Author Detail

  • Name:
    Montez, G
Published Date Title Publication Author List
Aug. 1, 2008 Distribution and management of citrus in california: implications for management of glassy-winged sharpshooter Journal of economic entomology Sisterson, MS; Yacoub, R; Montez, G; Grafton-Cardwell, EE; Groves, RL;