Grapevine Moth Means Trouble for Growers

By KSEE News

July 30, 2010 Updated May 5, 2010 at 6:28 PM PDT

The capture of three European Grapevine Moths in the past week in Fresno County has ag officials on alert. Matt Otstot tells us what could be at risk with an infestation, and what's being done to avoid it.

This moth is obviously not the first six-legged pest to trouble California farmers. In the past few decades, infestations of the following have threatened our state's agriculture and the economy it supports. Click on the links to learn more.

Mediterranean Fruit Fly

Glassy Winged Sharpshooter

Asian Citrus Psyllid

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