WANTED
The invasive creature known as Glassy-winged sharpshooter
Description
They are native to the desert region of southern California.
Effects on plants
Physical adult description
They are found in these areas
CRIMES AND WHAT TO DO
It also dehydrates plants it feeds on, draining life-giving fluids from plants and trees.
A biological control agent is small wasps that are egg parasites in the Gonatocerus genus that attack glassy-winged sharpshooter egg masses starting in spring.
Local agricultural commissioners will treat infestations with various insecticides to eradicate this pest when it is discovered in areas where they are not well estblished.
Cites of information
"Glassy-winged Sharpshooter - Homalodisca Vitripennis (Germar)." Glassy-winged Sharpshooter - Homalodisca Vitripennis (Germar). N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Nov. 2015.
"How to Manage Pests"Invasive Species: Animals - Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter (Homalodisca Vitripennis)." Invasive Species: Animals - Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter (Homalodisca Vitripennis). N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Nov. 2015.." Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Management Guidelines--UC IPM. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Nov. 2015.
"Glassy-winged Sharpshooter." Glassy-winged Sharpshooter. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Nov. 2015.