Pierce's Disease
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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.

glassy-winged sharpshooter

Populations of sharpshooters in two citrus groves in east-central Florida as indicated by yellow sticky card traps


  • Author(s): Hall, DG; Hunter, WB;
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  • Publication Date: Sep 2008
  • Journal: Florida Entomologist