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Identify Damage - Psyllids - Garden Insect Library - Saferbrand

Psyllids

Boxwood and pear psyllids are the two most common psyllids, although there are over 3000 species of psyllids, including the potato or tomato psyllids. Using a product such as Safer®Brand Insect Killing Soap will eliminate psyllids

 

Psyllids can be found throughout the world and live mostly on woody plants and certain fruit trees and vegetable crops, including pears, tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers.

 

 

 

 

 

Symptoms of Psyllid Damage

Symptoms of Psyllid Damage Psyllids start their plant feeding and juice sucking in the very first instar and continue through adulthood. When they feed, they may inject saliva that can harm or kill the plant.

 

Leaves and plants may appear deformed or galled when psyllids have been feeding on the plant.

 

Since psyllids produce honeydew, the presence of this substance may also indicate psyllids are present.

 

 

 

Results of a Psyllid Infestation

Leaves and plants may have a deformed appearance or they may look galled.  If the infestation is severe enough, the plant may die.

 

The presence of honeydew may encourage the growth of fungi.

 

 

 

 

 

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