Pest Tracker
National Agricultural Pest Information System
Search the Pest List:
See more images at the Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health

Theodor D. Leininger,
USDA Forest Service,
Bugwood.org



Bacterial Leaf Scorch (Xylella fastidiosa) is a bacterial pathogen of citrus trees. It is a native of Brazil.

Transmitted when sharpshooter leafhoppers feed on the xylem of the plant.

Scientific Name Common Name Options
Xylella fastidiosaBacterial Leaf ScorchNAPIS Maps

Links
US Forest Service Pest Alert
Bacterial Leaf Scorch Poster
 
External Searches
  • Federal Register - Search the EPA Federal Register collection for this pest.
  • Google - Search Google for this pest.