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.

Search for and collect egg parasitoids of GWSS in the southeastern USA and northeastern Mexico

PIs: Mark Hoddle

Reports:
  • None

Funding sources:

  • Funded by: CDFA PDCP
  • Budget: $23,663.00
  • Start date: Jan. 1, 2001
  • Stop date: Jan. 1, 2003
  • Status: APPROVED