Thanks to our 2024 Sponsors:
  • Idaho Potato Commission
  • Snake River Sugar Research and Seed Alliance
  • Idaho Alfalfa & Clover Seed Commission

2017 Potato psyllid monitoring program underway in Idaho

Swipe Left or Right to navigate Alerts

2017 Potato psyllid monitoring program underway in Idaho

Potato    All Locations

potato psyllids

Posted on: May 18, 2017 by Erik Wenninger

The University of Idaho, in collaboration with Miller Research and several crop consultants across the state will continue our monitoring program for potato psyllids, zebra chip, and liberibacter (Lso), the bacterium that causes zebra chip. The monitoring program covers commercial potato fields throughout southern Idaho and is funded in part by IPC, USDA, and generous in-kind contributions by our collaborators.

The first deployment of sticky cards occurred this week in 12 Treasure Valley sites and 21 Magic Valley sites. Next week we expect to initiate sampling in 15 and 20 additional fields in the Treasure and Magic valleys, respectively.

More details on the program will be forthcoming as we continue to ramp up sampling efforts. More information and resources on potato psyllids and zebra chip, including management and scouting recommendations, can be found at the link below.

http://www.uidaho.edu/cals/potatoes/news/psyllid-management

Please Wait... Your request is being processed...