Update on Leaffooted Bug

Taylor Hillman Specialty Crops, Tree, nut & vine crops

Courtesy: UCANR

Courtesy: UCANR

Experts say leaffooted bug reports were low this last year, but growers need to stay vigilant because the insect can still cause significant damage in low populations.

Update on Leaffooted Bug

Almond growers and researchers have been concerned about the leaffooted bug because of its larger size. At the 2014 Almond Conference last month, Cooperative Extension Area Integrated Pest Management Advisor Kris Tollerup gave an update on the pest.