Homalodisca vitripennis Scorecard

Common Name:  glassy-winged sharpshooter

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Results

Impact Total:18 / 35Impact = ( Spread + Damage - Benefit )

Ability to Respond Total:21 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )

Confidence:High

Confidence Notes:

Impact

SpreadNotesScore
Spread RateFound 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 AmountSeems as through it could infest most of CA as long as the hosts are available.5
DamageNotesScore
EcologicalIncreased insecticide usage would result to manage this pest if it established - this could threaten environmental quality.2
AgriculturalVector 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 destination5
Infrastructure0
CulturalAffects to landscaping and some affect on home gardening.2
Health0
BenefitNotesScore
Ecological0
Agricultural0
Infrastructure0
Cultural0
Health0
Total18

Ability to Respond

Ease of ResponseNotesScore
DetectionEstablished detection program in non-infested areas and in nurseries.4
ControlControl involves pesticide treatment protocols.3
Tools in PlaceNotesScore
EntryActive 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
OutreachQuite well-known in the research, grower and regulatory communities.4
Total21

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