Gyeonggi Provincial Agricultural Research and Extension Services predicts hatching of exotic leafhoppers in early May… Request for ‘timely control’

Moth Bean

South Korea

Sustainability & Environmental Impact

Published Mar 29, 2024

Tridge summary

The Gyeonggi Provincial Agricultural Research and Extension Services has observed an anticipated early May emergence of exotic and brown-winged leafhoppers, attributed to warmer winter temperatures, with a hatching rate ranging from 60.0-88.9%. This development poses a significant threat to various crops, underscoring the urgency for prompt monitoring and control measures. A slight increase in the hatching rate from the previous year has been noted in Gyeonggi Province, and with the Korea Meteorological Administration predicting higher spring temperatures, there's a reinforced need for continued research and proactive strategies to mitigate the impact of these pests on agriculture.

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Original content

The Gyeonggi Provincial Agricultural Research and Extension Services said that as a result of the hatching survey of exotic leafhoppers (flower leafhoppers, brown-winged leafhoppers, and American fairy beetles), the first hatching is expected in early May, and requested quick surveillance and timely control. Due to the recent rise in winter temperatures, the occurrence of cicadas is not only observed every year in the northern Gyeonggi region, but also shows a high hatching rate. Brown-winged leafhoppers also have a high hatching rate and can cause damage to various crops such as persimmons, apples, blueberries, and Cornus officinalis, so there is a high risk of spread, so constant surveillance and timely control are necessary. As a result of the density survey of overwintering egg nests and indoor hatching rate tests of exotic leafhoppers in the southern part of Gyeonggi Province (Anseong, Pyeongtaek, Hwaseong) and northern part (Pocheon, Paju, Gapyeong), the proportion of ...

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