The Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter

California's multi-billion dollar agriculture industry is threatened by a new insect pest. The glassy-winged sharpshooter feeds on a wide variety of ornamental and crop plants, but it is of particular concern to the grape industry. The insect spreads Xylella fastidiosa, the bacterium that spreads Pierce's disease. Pierce's disease kills grapevines and there are no effective treatments for it. UC researchers describe what is at stake and the steps that are being taken to combat the problem. Series: "University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources" [11/2002] [Science] [Agriculture] [Show ID: 6899]

Category:

Education

Tags:

• insect
• pest
• grape
• growing
• grapevine

[GreenmeGo]

So cool!

[killerE92]

my dick burns



[bonsai108]

Bring on the centipedes. I just caught a house centipede. Hopefully it will protect my little mango from these sharpshooters.

[casey4384]

very helpful to this home gardener who was extremely puzzled by leaf scorch in oleanders - thank you!

[christianz2010]

how long can the dieseas live out of a host plant? can it survive in in fish?

[ytleslie8]

great video - thanks!

[Scottvfx]

This was very informative and well produced. It illustrates the need for good science and a commitment to education. Also it seems clear how important communication will be in coordinating efforts to deal with the pierce disease problem.

Hats off to the filmmakers!