Three more Asian citrus psyllids are found in California. Two were in Tulare County, and for the first time one was found in Fresno County. The Fresno County psyllid was found in a trap in a commercial grove just north of the Fresno/Tulare County line. Sabrina Hill talks with Fresno County Agriculture Commissioner Les Wright.
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Fresno County Agriculture Commissioner Les Wright says the psyllid was found in the part of Fresno County that was already quarantined because of the psyllid discovery near the Tulare County town of Dinuba.
Wright says it’s always discouraging to hear of additional findings of Asian citrus psyllid because with each psyllid found it increase the odds of Huanglongbing disease in California. Huanglongbing kills citrus trees and has already caused severe problems for Florida’s citrus industry.
For a video of Wright explaining what residents should look for, click here.