San Jose scale, Comstockaspis perniciosus (Comstock), is a pest of peaches, nectarines, plums, and other tree fruits including apples, pears, and cherries. San Jose scale is considered a secondary pest in many regions of the country, but in the Southeast U.S., it has been one of the most common and most destructive pests to the peach industry since the early 2000s.
Status and Revision History
Published on Mar 25, 2021
Published with Full Review on Oct 11, 2024
Faculty
Brett R Blaauw
Associate Professor,
Entomology