California’s citrus industry is threatened by the Asian citrus psyllid, a tiny pest that can transmit the world’s deadliest citrus disease, Huanglongbing (HLB). Currently, all of Los Angeles County is…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expansion In Kern County
…of grave concern because it can carry the disease huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening. All citrus and closely related species, such as curry trees, are susceptible hosts for…
Update on Commercial Orchard Psyllid Find
…you have asked about huanglongbing (HLB) testing on the ACP found on yellow sticky traps. In most cases, by the time they are collected, the insects on sticky traps are…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Detected Near Orange Cove
…collaboratively to determine what steps are taken next. The Asian citrus psyllid is an invasive species of grave concern because it can carry the disease huanglongbing (HLB), also known as…
First Detection of Asian Citrus Psyllid in Citrus Orchard Reported
…orchard is serious because of the threat of huanglongbing, a plant disease that is fatal to all types of citrus trees. Huanglongbing can be carried from tree to tree by…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Detected in City of Bakersfield, Kern County
…the plant disease huanglongbing (HLB). All citrus and closely related species are susceptible hosts for both the insect and the disease. There is no cure once a tree becomes infected….
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine in San Benito County
…San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Clara counties. The ACP is an invasive species of grave concern because it can carry the disease huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus…
More Areas Considering County-Wide Psyllid Quarantines
…updated growers in San Luis Obispo County on the fight against ACP and huanglongbing. The county currently has no commercial operations under the spot-quarantine boundaries; however Agriculture Commissioner Martin Settevendemie…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Detected in Hollister
…pest is of grave concern because it can carry the disease huanglongbing (HLB). All citrus and closely related species such as curry trees are susceptible hosts for both the insect…
False Huanglongbing Report in Central Valley
…of contracting Huanglongbing as well as other invasive species. Residents who see the Asian citrus psyllid on their tree or suspect their tree may be infected with Huanglongbing should call…
Process for New Psyllid Tools Too Long
…Process for New Psyllid Tools Too Long For now, the only way to control huanglongbing disease is to control ACP populations. California Citrus Mutual President Joel Nelson says the process…
Treatments ‘Buying Time’ for Psyllid Research
Researchers say that area-wide treatments for Asian citrus psyllids (ACP) are just meant to buy time for research studies to come up with a solution for huanglongbing disease. ‘Buying Time’…
Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces Approximately $23 Million Available for Citrus Greening Research
…producers fighting citrus greening disease. Huanglongbing (HLB), commonly known as citrus greening, threatens the future viability of the citrus industry in the United States, having infected more than 75 percent…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expansion in Madera County
…Joaquin, San Luis Obispo and Santa Clara counties also under quarantine. The ACP is an invasive species of grave concern because it can carry the disease huanglongbing (HLB), also known…