Continuing our series updating tamarixia research, AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman tells us why the insect can’t be a stand alone control for Asian citrus psyllids.
Adding Tamarixia to IPM System
CDFA Environmental Program Manager David Morgan says using tamarixia as biological control for Asian citrus psyllids is about 30% effective. Morgan stresses that with a disease like HLB, this insect should be used in addition to other management practices.
In case you missed it, listen to earlier parts of this story here.
Part 1: Characteristics of Tamarixia
Part 2: Expected Effectiveness of Tamarixia on ACP