How to Get Rid of Psyllids (Jumping Plant Lice) | [DIY Pest Control]

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Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:41 IDENTIFICATION
1:26 INSPECTION
2:10 TREATMENT
4:02 PREVENTION

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Psyllids are small insects that target crops, trees, and other plants. They suck plant juices, and high feeding activity can cause stunting, discoloration, gall formation, or die back. Additionally, these pests produce honeydew and waxy substances that sit on leaf surfaces and develop sooty mold.

*IDENTIFICATION
There are over 160 species of psyllid found in the United States. Generally, psyllids, also called jumping plantlice, range from 1/12 to 1/5 of an inch in length. When at rest, they hold their wings tent-like over their bodies. The nymphs have flatter bodies and are less active.

It’s important to distinguish psyllids from similar-looking psocids, as different pests may require different approaches to treatment. Psocids are harmless insects that feed on fungi. They have more narrow necks, creating a more distinct separation from the head and thorax.

*INSPECTION
Check the plants on your property for signs of damage, including garden plants, ornamental shrubbery, and trees. Look for galls or discoloration. Sheen on leaves may indicate there is honeydew, a sugary waste material produced by psyllids and other pests. Over time, honeydew will develop into sooty mold. Also look for waxy substances in the shape of pellets, strands, or other irregular shapes.

Psyllids are active and abundant in spring. Most species will produce 3 to 5 generations per year. During winter, they’ll hide in tree bark.

*TREATMENT
To control psyllids on your property, apply long-lasting insecticides. Check out Ignite SC, a dual-action product made with bifenthrin and imidacloprid. Bifenthrin will eliminate pests that make contact with treated surfaces, and imidacloprid will absorb into plants to eliminate vegetation feeders. Apply this product only to plants and shrubbery that are not grown for consumption. In your sprayer of choice, mix the product’s labeled rate of 6.7 to 21.3 fluid ounces of product in 100 gallons of water. Spray shrubbery and ornamentals from above and below to coat all leaf surfaces. Spray all foliage to the point of wet but not runoff. Pests that make contact with treated areas or feed from treated plants will have their nervous systems impacted and die after several hours.

If psyllids are infesting labeled fruit and nut trees or crop plants, check out Monterey Fruit Tree & Vegetable Drench. This product is an imidacloprid concentrate formulated to be used on plants grown for consumption. When treating labeled fruit or nut trees, your application rate will depend on the distance from the tree’s base to its dripline. At a trunk-to-dripline distance of 3 feet, you can mix 1 fluid ounce of product per 1 gallon of solution. At a trunk-to-dripline distance of 14 feet, mix 30.5 fluid ounces of product per 1 gallon of solution. Read the product’s label for specific rates and directions. When mixed, pour the solution evenly around the tree within its dripline, then water the product in to help it absorb into the root zone. Do not harvest plants until 21 days after application.

*PREVENTION
Once you’ve eliminated pests from your property, maintain the health of trees and shrubs with proper watering and regular pruning. Healthy plants are more resilient to damage and can recover more easily from defoliation.

Inspect for loose wood, as pests often use them as harborages. Pick up and remove any leaf litter or wood debris around the outside of your home, then Mow your grass to its preferred height.

Finally, make reapplications of Ignite SC and Monterey Fruit & Vegetable Drench as directed on their labels for continued protection throughout the season.

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