IT’S THREATENING TOMATO CROPS, AND SOME FARMERS ARE CONCERNED THE BUG IS THE BEET LEAFHOPPER. THEY SPREAD A VIRUS THAT TURNS THE LEAVES OF TOMATO PLANTS YELLOW. IT ALSO STUNTS THE GROWTH OF THE ...

THAT’S A BIG THREAT TO TOMATO. GOOD MORNING. YEAH, THAT BUG IS CALLED A BEET LEAFHOPPER. AND ACCORDING TO FARMERS AND AGRICULTURE EXPERTS, IT’S THE VIRUS. THE BEET LEAFHOPPER SPREADS.

A small insect called the beet leafhopper feeds on tomato plants and spreads a virus that turns the leaves yellow and stunts the growth of the plants. Growers and pest control advisers informed ...

Pictured is a USDA illustration of a beet leafhopper.Madera County Sheriff and Director of Emergency Services Tyson Pogue on May 1 declared a local emergency for Madera County due to the anticipated ...

Concerns about the Beet Curly Top Virus come after officials reported an increase in populations of the beet leafhopper (BLH) in the wildland and agricultural areas of Madera County. Officials say ...