Leafhoppers
Edwardsiana, Empoasca, Erythroneura, Alebra spp.
Small, slender sap-sucking insects that feed on the undersides of leaves, causing speckled and pale foliage. There are hundreds of species affecting ornamental trees and shrubs, and they move rapidly when disturbed.
Identification & Symptoms
What to Look For
Potential Damage
Lifecycle
Very small, whitish, elongated eggs are found in stems, buds and leaves, lasting about 10 days. Nymphs resemble adults but lack wings and are very active. Adults are multicolored with wings but primarily use their legs for jumping. One or two generations per year in temperate climates, more in warmer areas.
Professional Treatment Approach
Apply Imicide when early symptoms appear for immediate control
Use systemic Imisol for longer-term protection
Target treatments to leaf undersides where insects feed
Monitor for speckled leaves as early warning sign
Maintain plant health with Arborfos to reduce susceptibility
Consider timing treatments with nymph emergence
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