Integrated Pest Management of Beet Leafhopper in Sugar Beet

The beet leafhopper is a midseason pest, which makes an infestation potentially destructive for sugar beets. Although its sap-sucking attacks weaken or stunt plants, transmission of beet curly top virus is of more concern. Part of an integrated pest management (IPM) series, this colorfully illustrated bulletin helps homeowners and growers alike to identify the beet leafhopper and to learn the IPM options available for its control. Ecological information and treatment recommendations further supplement the basic information shared about the pest’s description, biology (life cycle), the damage it inflicts, and management strategies.