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:
    Goolsby, J. A.
Published Date Title Publication Author List
Feb. 17, 2010 New records of pipunculidae attacking proconiine sharpshooters (auchenorrhyncha: cicadellidae: proconiini) Journal of the entomological society of ontario Skevington, J. H.; Goolsby, J. A.;