Pear sucker

Overview

Pear sucker (psyllids) produce honeydew and cause leaf/crop issues in pears.

Symptoms

• Sticky honeydew / sooty mould
• Leaf yellowing / stress
• Nymphs on shoots/leaves

IPM notes

• Monitoring is key early season
• Encourage beneficial diversity

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Further guidance

• Pear Sucker — Biocontrol Foundations