Leafhoppers are among the most important pests of grapevines in the Sistan region. Both adult insects and nymphs cause damage by puncturing leaf tissues and sucking plant sap. In recent years, the damage caused by this pest has been so severe that partial or total dieback of the vines has been reported. Therefore, identifying the dominant species of active leafhoppers along with their natural enemies plays a crucial role in preventing a decline in vineyard health and the quantity and quality of the Ruby grape yield. During the years 2019-2021, three leafhopper species were identified in vineyard samples from the region: Arboridia Kermanshah (Dlabola, 1963), Empoasca decipiens (Paoli, 1930), and Anaceratagallia laevis (Ribaut, 1935). The species A. Kermanshah was the dominant leafhopper pest in the Sistan region, with a frequency of 73.31%. In the study of biological control agents, parasitoids such as Anagrus atomus, Trichogramma sp., Chrysoperla spp. (lacewing species), and the mite Anystis baccarum were collected from the region's vineyards. The results suggest that, given the diversity of natural enemies in the ecosystem, a biological control program can be implemented in combination with other management practices to reduce leafhopper damage.
(2025). Introduction of Some Leafhopper Pests and Their Biological Control Agents in the Ruby Grape Vineyards of the Sistan Region. Extension Grape Magazine, 6(2), 16-25.
MLA
. "Introduction of Some Leafhopper Pests and Their Biological Control Agents in the Ruby Grape Vineyards of the Sistan Region", Extension Grape Magazine, 6, 2, 2025, 16-25.
HARVARD
(2025). 'Introduction of Some Leafhopper Pests and Their Biological Control Agents in the Ruby Grape Vineyards of the Sistan Region', Extension Grape Magazine, 6(2), pp. 16-25.
CHICAGO
, "Introduction of Some Leafhopper Pests and Their Biological Control Agents in the Ruby Grape Vineyards of the Sistan Region," Extension Grape Magazine, 6 2 (2025): 16-25,
VANCOUVER
Introduction of Some Leafhopper Pests and Their Biological Control Agents in the Ruby Grape Vineyards of the Sistan Region. Extension Grape Magazine, 2025; 6(2): 16-25.
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