Potato leafhopper populations have been increasing with the warming temperatures and dry weather in most areas of the state.
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In most years, with highly resistant potato leafhopper alfalfa varieties, management of this pest with insecticides usually isn’t needed.
Potato leafhopper populations were noticeably higher after last week’s tropical storm remnants blew through, and now the warmer temperature will drive further increases.
Weather systems originating in the south will often carry insects north with them.
Populations of potato leafhopper continue to plague alfalfa fields throughout the state. Undoubtedly, the extended warm temperatures have contributed to this population explosion.
