The control of the potato leafhopper has received considerable interest since the early 1900s. This literature is reviewed to consolidate available information and to suggest possible avenues of future research. The effects of chemicals, host plant resistance, mechanical and agronomic practices, and natural enemies on potato leafhopper populations have all been studied. It is concluded that insecticide application will continue to be the major control tactic for the potato leafhopper but that host plant resistance offers a potentially viable alternative for permanent, non-insecticidal control.