Abandoned Groves Hinder HLB Fight

Taylor Hillman Citrus, General, Specialty Crops, Tree, nut & vine crops

Asian citrus psyllid on leaf
A growing trend in Southern California is making the bout against the Asian citrus psyllid and HLB disease even harder. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman explains.

Abandoned Groves Hinder HLB Fight

For a number of reasons a growing number of citrus groves are being abandoned, leaving behind a possible breeding ground for Asian citrus psyllids. ACP Statewide Coordinator Bob Adkins says just walking away is not an option.