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Kaolin Clay for Management of Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter in Grapes
1. ATTRA is a project of the National Center for Appropriate Technology
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Reduced-Risk Pest Control Factsheet
CCCCCalifornia vineyards are facing the combination of
an old threat and a new vector—Pierce’s disease, a
xylem-clogging bacterial disease which was first
identified over 100 years ago, now has a new and
efficient vector, the glassy-winged sharpshooter
(GWSS) Homalodisca coagulata. Pierce’s disease is
incurable and will generally kill a vine within two
years of infection. It has a very wide host range (over
170 hosts), and it’s feared that it may already be
present in most areas of California, representing a
potential time bomb that may explode with the
appearance of an efficient vector, such as the GWSS.
A native of the southeast U.S. and first found in
Ventura County in 1990, the GWSS is a strong flier,
able to travel distances of a quarter mile or more.
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Adequate coverage of all leaf and fruit surfaces is crucial.
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the glassy-winged sharpshooter its common name.
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Other vectors of Pierce’s disease include the blue-
green, smoke tree, green, and red-headed sharp-
shooters. Compared to the GWSS, the blue-green
sharpshooter is a poor flier and a much less efficient
disease vector. Because of its voracious feeding
behavior and high mobility, management of the
Other crop diseases caused by the Pierce’s disease
bacterium (Xylella fastidiosa) include: almond leaf
scorch, phoney peach disease, alfalfa dwarf, oleander
leaf scorch and citrus variegated chlorosis.
GWSS will depend on the integration of several
tactics, including biological control, vegetation
management, monitoring, and other strategies.
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A relatively new technology, kaolin sprays are
currently available under the tradename SurroundÒ
WP Crop Protectant. Please note that Surround is, at
this point in time, the only kaolin product suitable
and registered for horticultural use. The kaolin in
Surround is processed to a specific particle size
range, and combined with a sticker-spreader. Non-
processed kaolin clay may be phytotoxic. We have
heard of one apple grower who bought a traincar
load of “generic” kaolin clay, and killed most of his
apple trees!
Surround presents a unique form of pest control:
a non-toxic particle film that places a barrier
between the pest and its host plant. The active
ingredient is kaolin clay, an edible mineral long
used as an anti-caking agent in processed foods, and
in such products as toothpaste and Kaopectate.
There appears to be no mammalian toxicity or any
danger to the environment posed by the use of kaolin
in pest control.
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Wiped leaf...excellent coverage.
Surround is sprayed on as a liquid, which
evaporates, leaving a protective powdery film on the
surfaces of leaves, stems, and fruit. Conventional
spray equipment can be used, and full coverage is
important. The film works to deter insects in several
ways. Tiny particles of the clay attach to the insects
when they contact the plant, agitating and repelling
them. Even if particles don’t attach to their bodies,
the insects may find the coated plant or fruit
unsuitable for feeding and egg-laying. In addition,
the highly reflective white coating makes the plant
less recognizable as a host.
Surround has proved to be a very effective
management tool for most species of leafhoppers,
including the sharpshooters. Results from research
conducted in California on GWSS control in lemon
are very promising. In grapes, the combined effect of
“disguising” vines and interfering with feeding and
probing behavior should make transmission of the
Pierce’s disease bacterium less likely on Surround-
treated surfaces, but this needs to be confirmed by
ongoing research in California.
The particle spray was developed by Drs. Michael
Glenn and Gary Puterka of the USDA/ARS at
Kearneysville, WV, in cooperation with the
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• White color visually repels some insects, or acts to
disguise the plant
• Unfamiliar touch cues
• Difficulty gripping surface
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• Particles stick to insect parts
• Confusion and excessive grooming
• Obstacle to feeding and egg-laying
Engelhard Corporation, which began marketing the
product in 1999 on a limited basis, after several
years of trials with grower-collaborators. Surround is
now available across the U.S., and is listed by the
Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for use
in organic production.
Although at first glance the film may appear to
block light, Surround actually increases net photo-
synthesis, and can provide secondary benefits to the
plants’ overall health. Surround keeps the plants
cool so that photosynthesis can continue longer into
the afternoon on hot days, after untreated plants
have already shut down because of heat stress.
Grapes treated with Surround show improved vigor
and studies have shown positive effects on juice
flavor.
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• Thorough coverage is key for protection.
• Sprays before expected infestation are much more
effective.
• Normal air-blast and hand-held sprayers (but not
backpack sprayers) are preferred.
• Re-apply to cover new growth and after heavy
rains.
• Re-sprays most important on young fruit.
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minimal adherence to berries. Applications after
veraison will adhere better to grape berries.
Applications may be made up to two weeks before
harvest, then continued post harvest. If you are
uncertain about Surround residues on grapes, it is
recommended to spray only up to veraison.
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enables applications up to 5 mm berry size; then
sprays may be continued post harvest. Applications
are not recommended between 5 mm and harvest in
order to avoid unsightly residues on harvested fruit.
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shootershootershootershootershooter: apply during the dormant period up to 5
mm berry size to prevent sharpshooter movement
into vines.
Parasitized egg masses are tan to brown in color with
small, circular holes at one end of the eggs.
Glassy-winged sharpshooters lay eggs on the under-
sides of leaves, usually in groups of 10 to 12. The egg
masses appear as small, greenish blisters. These blisters
are more easily observed after the eggs hatch, when they
appear as tan to brown scars on the leaves.
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Surround has proved effective in suppressing the
following grape pests:
several types of leafhoppers, including glassy-
winged, redheaded, and bluegreen sharpshooters,
and grape leafhopper; leafrollers, Japanese
beetles, thrips, grape leaf skeletonizer, and June
beetle.
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Surround will be most effective when used within a
well-managed agro-ecological system combining the
most appropriate cultural and chemical methods for the
specific vineyard situation, pest complex, and local
climate. Such a system will integrate soil building,
habitat for beneficial organisms, and well-tuned nutrient
and water management.
Soil building and nutrient/water management are two
sides of the same coin and could be considered preven-
tative pest management. A healthy soil high in organic
matter will have better water and nutrient holding
capacity. Plants receiving too much or too little of either
water or nutrients, particularly nitrogen, are more
attractive and more susceptible to damage by insects
and diseases. Good water management, through water-
stress monitoring, conserves valuable (and expensive)
soil nutrients, reduces contaminated runoff, and con-
serves water.
Providing habitat for beneficial organisms is like
hiring millions of helpers whose sole aim in life is to eat
pests. Nitrogen-fixing cover crops can do double duty as
habitat for beneficial organisms if managed correctly.
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Overview of Cover Crops and Green Manures
Farm-Scale Composting Resource List
Sustainable Soil Management
Sustainable Management of Soilborne
PlantDiseases
Drought Resistant Soils
All available free of charge. Call 800-346-9140
or visit our website at http://www.attra.ncat.org
4. Further Resources
Several researchers are examining different facets
of GWSS management. Many of them may be
contacted through information listed at:
http://www.ucr.edu/news/gwss/
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Gary Puterka, 304-725-3451,
GPuterka@afrs.ars.usda.gov
Gary has researched kaolin clay particle
film barriers for control of leafhoppers on pears and
is a member of the Kern County GWSS Task Force.
Beth Grafton-Cardwell at (559) 646-6591,
bethgc@uckac.edu.
Beth is researching tactics for managing
GWSS in citrus in the context of slowing movement
from citrus into grapes. The GWSS is not considered
a pest of citrus.
Matthew Blua, (909) 787-6301,
matthew.blua@ucr.edu.
Matthew is also researching tactics to
prevent or slow movement of GWSS into vineyards.
He has found that 95% of GWSS fly at 5 meters or
lower. He is investigating effects of physical
barriers combined with pesticide treatments on the
transmission of Pierce’s disease to vineyards.
Surround WP manufacturer:
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101 Wood Avenue
P.O. Box 770
Iselin, NJ 08830-0770
Phone: (732) 205-5000
Toll-free: (877) 240-0421
Fax: (732) 321-1598
Alexander Purcell at (510) 642-7285,
purcell@nature.berkeley.edu.
Alexander is looking at vegetation management
as a strategy for managing the blue-green sharpshooter, the
primary vector of Pierce’s disease along coastal areas. This
strategy revolves around removing the five or six plant
species in any given riparian habitat that the sharpshooter
is attracted to during its egg-laying period. This strategy
can potentially increase biodiversity and reduce the need for
insecticide use.
Bruce Kirkpatrick at (530) 752-2831,
bckirkpatrick@ucdavis.edu.
Bruce is knowledgable about host range of Pierce’s
disease, as well as diseases and symptoms caused by the
bacterium in other hosts.
Mark Hoddle, (909) 787-4714
mark.hoddle@ucr.edu or
Dave Morgan, (909) 787-4360,
dmorgan@citrus.ucr.edu
The wasp Gonatocerus triguttatus is successfully
reducing populations of the sharpshooter in Mexico and
Texas. The wasp parasitizes the sharpshooter by laying its
eggs inside those of the larger insect. Once hatched, the
wasps eat their way out.
PierPierPierPierPierce’ce’ce’ce’ce’s Diseases Diseases Diseases Diseases Disease is a concise and authoritative
handbook on the disease, its spread, and strategies
for containing it. The publication is written by UC
scientists on the forefront of the battle. The 20-page
publication, produced by the UC Division of Agricul-
ture and Natural Resources (ANR Publication
21600), is priced at $6 a copy, plus tax and shipping,
with discounts available for purchases of 10 or more.
PierPierPierPierPierce’ce’ce’ce’ce’s Diseases Diseases Diseases Diseases Disease is available at local UC Cooperative
Extension offices, directly from ANR Communication
Services (6701 San Pablo Avenue, 2nd Floor, Oak-
land, CA 94608-1239), or by phone (800-994-8849),
fax (510-643-5470), and online at
http://anrcatalog.ucdavis.edu.
Glassy-winged Sharpshooter images source: “Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Online Media Kit,” University of California
Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Communication Services website,
http://danr.ucop.edu/news/MediaKit/photos/default.shtml. Copyright 1999 by the Regents of the University of
California. Reprinted with permission. Other images courtesy of Engelhard, Inc.
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recommend or endorse products, companies, or individuals. ATTRA is located in the Ozark Mountains at
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prefer to receive requests for information about sustainable agriculture via the toll-free number 800-346-9140.