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.

Laboratory and field evaluations of neonicotinoid insecticides against the GWSS. [Previous title: Laboratory and field evaluations of imidacloprid, thiamethoxam, and acetamiprid against GWSS.]

PIs: Nick Toscano, Steven Castle, Frank Byrne

Collaborators: Carmen Gispert; Ben Drake;

Reports:

Funding sources:

  • Funded by: CDFA PD/GWSS Board
  • Budget: $60,599.00
  • Start date: July 1, 2003
  • Stop date: June 30, 2008
  • Status: APPROVED
  • Funded by: CDFA PD/GWSS Board
  • Budget: $160,799.00
  • Start date: Jan. 1, 2004
  • Stop date: Jan. 1, 2007
  • Status: APPROVED