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Reminder: Tailgate Meeting - Fri. July 21 - Hopland

**Update** This meeting has been approved for 2.0 CE units of “Other” from DPR **Update** Details: We'll be holding a "Tailgate Meeting" on Friday July 21 from 8-10am in Hopland. The plan is to provide updates and discuss the UCCE...

Second Brood Adults, Resuming Parasitoid Releases

We are now monitoring Virginia creeper leafhopper (VCLH) and Western grape leafhopper (WGLH) higher up in the vine canopy. Some first brood nymphs are still present at the monitoring sites, but we are generally starting to see more second brood adults...

Tailgate Meeting - Fri. July 21 - Hopland

Details: We'll be holding a "Tailgate Meeting" on Friday July 21 from 8-10am in Hopland. The plan is to provide updates and discuss the UCCE Area Wide IPM Program for Virginia Creeper Leafhopper. Date: July 21, 2017 Time: 8:00 - 10:00 AM Place: South...

Summary of Leafhopper Activity to Date

Almost all first brood nymphs of Virginia creeper leafhopper (VCLH) and Western grape leafhopper (WGLH) have emerged and many of these nymphs are now late instars that are close to molting into adults (i.e. second brood). As these nymphs complete their...

Peak Nymphs Has Passed, Expect More Adults Soon

Peak nymph emergence of Virginia creeper leafhopper (VCLH) and Western grape leafhopper (WGLH) has now passed and a majority of leafhopper eggs show signs of emergence in Mendocino (81-100%) and Lake (66-100%) Counties (Figs. 1-2). Expect more adults of...

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