Ability to Respond Total:21 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )
Confidence:High
Confidence Notes:
Impact
Spread
Notes
Score
Spread Rate
Found in So. US, So CA. Currently localized infestations occur in Kern, Fresno, Tulare, Sacramento and Santa Clara Counties. Natural spread is moderate. However, movement of nursery stock can introduce it into new areas far distances from regulated areas.
4
Spread Amount
Seems as through it could infest most of CA as long as the hosts are available.
5
Damage
Notes
Score
Ecological
Increased insecticide usage would result to manage this pest if it established - this could threaten environmental quality.
2
Agricultural
Vector for Pierce's Disease on grapes. Also spread the same disease organism to almonds, oleander and alfalfa. Very expensive regulatory program is in place on movement of nursery stock that involves treatment and inspection at both origin and destination
5
Infrastructure
0
Cultural
Affects to landscaping and some affect on home gardening.
2
Health
0
Benefit
Notes
Score
Ecological
0
Agricultural
0
Infrastructure
0
Cultural
0
Health
0
Total
18
Ability to Respond
Ease of Response
Notes
Score
Detection
Established detection program in non-infested areas and in nurseries.
4
Control
Control involves pesticide treatment protocols.
3
Tools in Place
Notes
Score
Entry
Active regulatory program exits to limit the artificial spread of the pest that involves trapping, treatment and inspection of nursery stock coming from infested areas.
5
Control
"B" rated pest. Eradication of small infestations were successful in Sacramento, Chico, Cupertino, San Jose, Fairfield and in Contra Costa and Fresno Counties.
5
Outreach
Quite well-known in the research, grower and regulatory communities.
