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.

Importation of parasitoids of Homalodisca and other Proconiini genera from northwestern Mexico for biological control of GWSS

PIs: Julio Bernal

Reports:

Funding sources:

  • Funded by: CDFA PD/GWSS Board
  • Budget: $64,188.00
  • Start date: 2006-07-01
  • Stop date: 2008-06-30
  • Status: APPROVED