HPIPM:Tomato Psyllid

Author: Whitney S. Cranshaw & Jay D. Donahue

Taxonomy

Domain	Eukarya
Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Arthropoda
Subphylum	Hexapoda
Class	Insecta
Subclass	Pterygota
Infraclass	Neoptera
Superorder	Paraneoptera
Order	Hemiptera
Suborder	Sternorrhyncha
Superfamily	Psylloidea
Family	Triozidae
Genus	Bactericera

Scientific Name

Bactericera cockerelli

Scientific Name Synonyms

Paratrioza cockerelli

Common Name

potato/tomato psyllid

Tomato psyllid feeding can produce a disease called "psyllid yellows." Plants infested before flowering are very susceptible to this injury. Symptoms include productions of numerous small fruits or reduced fruit set. Psyllid outbreaks are irregular in occurrence so fields should be routinely checked for infestations.

Product List for Beet Leafhoppers:

Insecticide	Lbs Active Ingredient per Acre (Fl oz. Or oz. Product)	Preharvest Interval, Remarks
Ambush 25W	3.2 - 12.8 oz.	0 days. Maximum 1.2 lb
Ambush 2E	3.2 - 12.8 fl. oz.	(AI)/acre/season
Pounce 25W	3.2 - 12.8 oz.	0 days. Maximum 1.2 lb
Pounce 3.2E	2 - 8 fl. oz.	(AI)/acre/season
Success	3 - 6 oz.	1 day. Maximum 0.45 lb (AI)/acre/season.
Thiodan 50W	1 - 2 lb	2 days. Maximum 3.0 lb (AI)/acre/season
RRestricted use pesticide. 1Labeled for chemigation

The information herein is supplied with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and that listing of commercial products, necessary to this guide, implies no endorsement by the authors or the Extension Services of Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming or Montana. Criticism of products or equipment not listed is neither implied nor intended. Due to constantly changing labels, laws and regulations, the Extension Services can assume no liability for the suggested use of chemicals contained herein. Pesticides must be applied legally complying with all label directions and precautions on the pesticide container and any supplemental labeling and rules of state and federal pesticide regulatory agencies. State rules and regulations and special pesticide use allowances may vary from state to state: contact your State Department of Agriculture for the rules, regulations and allowances applicable in your state and locality.