La chinche de encaje (Stephanitis pyrioides) de la azalea, también conocida como “azalea lace bug” en ingles, es una nueva plaga que causa daños considerables en las azaleas y los rododendros. En esta publicación hay información sobre ciclo de vida del insecto, cómo el daño se caracteriza, monitoreo y control.
Azalea lace bug is an emerging pest in Oregon that can be quite damaging to azaleas and rhododendrons, very popular plants in Oregon nurseries and landscapes. This publication offers information on identification, timing, and management options for this new pest.
The azalea lace bug (Stephanitis pyrioides Scott) is a recently detected invasive pest to the Pacific Northwest and has become a major concern in Oregon. It feeds on azaleas as well as rhododendrons causing stippling on the top side of leaves. The damage is aesthetically displeasing and affects plant vigor...