Studies regarding this viroid and its ability to infiltrate its plant host are well underway; however, addressing measures to reduce its introduction into growing environments is still challenging.

HLVd has the potential to spread across long distances and may infiltrate hop fields through the use of infected propagation materials.

Within hop fields, HLVd spreads mechanically, through processes such as grafting and vegetative propagation, as well as via the use of tools or equipment that are contaminated.

Critical practices in managing hop latent viroid involve narrowing down the viroid-infected plant before introducing it to a growing environment.

Tools for any conducted procedure must be carefully sanitized with a solution of 10% bleach to kill off hop-latent viroid (if potentially present) before and after usage.