Virginia Alfalfa IPM Source

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Welcome to the Virginia Alfalfa IPM Source. This web site was designed and developed by C. A. Laub and R. R. Youngman to address the integrated pest management (IPM) needs and questions of anyone with an interest in better managing insect pests of alfalfa in Virginia. The major insect pests of alfalfa in Virginia, alfalfa weevil and potato leafhopper, have comprehensive sections devoted to them. Use the Site Contents to your right to access the pages on this site.

Contact us (click on a name to send E-mail):

Curt Laub, Extension Research Associate, 540-231-7311
Rod Youngman, Extension Specialist, 540-231-9118

Entomology Department, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0319

Site Contents
Virginia Alfalfa IPM Homepage
Alfalfa weevil
Potato leafhopper
Insect scouting
Beneficial insects
Other alfalfa insects
Glandular alfalfa
Alfalfa IPM links
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Alfalfa weevil damage
Skeletonized leaflet caused by feeding from alfalfa weevil larvae.

Potato leafhopper damage
Hopperburn symptoms caused by salivary toxins injected into alfalfa leaflets during feeding by potato leafhopper nymphs and adults.

Disclaimer:
Commercial products are named in this publication for informational purposes only. Virginia Cooperative Extension does not endorse these products and does not intend discrimination against other products which also may be suitable.