Pierce's Disease Insect Vectors

Sharpshooters/Spittlebug Handouts

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Pierce's Disease Vectors, their Habitat and Monitoring Methods		Insectos Vecotres de la Enfermedad de Pierce, su Habitad y Monitoreo

Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Handouts

Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Tri-fold in English GWSS English

Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Tri-fold in Spanish GWSS Spanish

Glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS) is a serious pest that is presently not found in Northern California. Like other sharpshooters, the GWSS spreads Xylella fastidiosa, the bacterium that causes Pierce's disease in grapevines. 

If you find a glassy-winged sharpshooter, call the Sonoma County Agricultural Commissioner's office immediately at (707) 565-2371

GWSS Identification        GWSS Look-a-likes

Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Links:

California Department of Food and Agriculture GWSS Page

California Department of Food and Agriculture Pierce's Disease Control Program

http://piercesdisease.org/