Leafhoppers are small, active insects, typically wedge-shaped and green. Blight-like browning and curling of foliage, called "hopperburn," is a symptom on potatoes. Other attacked plants will show loss of color, often in a dotted or spotted pattern. Reduced plant vigor and lower yields result from severe loss of sap.
Effective control requires early detection of the leafhoppers before severe damage occurs. Frequent, thorough applications of common garden insecticides may be needed.
