Pear Psylla (Cacopsylla Pyricola)

Authors

Diane Alston, Utah State UniversityFollow
Marion Murray, Utah State University

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

8-1-2007

Abstract

Pear psylla (Cacopsylla pyricola), a western Europe native, is a very small sap-feeding insect and is considered the most serious insect pest of pear in the United States. Serious infestations can stunt, defoliate, and even kill trees. Psylla feeding produces copious amounts of sticky honeydew that can cause fruit russetting.

Recommended Citation

Alston, Diane and Murray, Marion, "Pear Psylla (Cacopsylla Pyricola)" (2007). All Current Publications. Paper 928.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/928