EPPO Global Database

Pseudacysta perseae(PSEYPE)

Distribution details in United States of America (Louisiana)

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2012: Present, no details
From CABI Pest map 772 (2013): Present, no details
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2008/117) : until the 1990s, it was considered to be a minor pest limited to Florida (and Mexico). It is now spreading in the Americas.
References
* Humeres DC, Morse JG, Roltsch W, Hoddle MS (2009) Evaluation of natural enemies and insecticides for control of Pseudacysta perseae (Hemiptera: Tingidae) on avocados in Southern California. Florida Entomologist 92(2), 382-385.

* Rugman-Jones PF, Hoddle MS, Phillips PA, Jeong GS, Stouthamer R (2012) Strong genetic structure among populations of the invasive avocado pest Pseudacysta perseae (Heidemann) (Hemiptera: Tingidae) reveals the source of introduced populations. Biological Invasions 14(6), 1079-1100.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Mexico Present, no details view...