…homegrown citrus on their own property, in order to prevent further spread of ACP. The ACP is an invasive species of grave concern because it can carry the bacteria that…
Funding Focused on ACP Biological Control
…the research. Funding Focused on ACP Biological Control As AgNet West has reported before, an insect known as Tamarixia is showing promising results as being a biological control for the…
SLO Deals with Additional ACP Finds
…to Florida for the event. He will be bringing us reports on the latest research into ACP control and HLB prevention. Keep listening to your AgNet West station, or follow…
Another ACP Discovery in SLO County
…Psyllid (ACP) in an insect trap in a residential neighborhood in northeast San Luis Obispo has prompted a high density trapping delimitation survey of the surrounding area. A quarantine restricting…
Effectiveness of ACP Traps
Trapping for Asian citrus psyllids is not an exact science. AgNet West’s Taylor Hillman tells us how a tree went undetected for some time in Tulare County. Effectiveness of ACP…
Tulare County Approaching ACP Peak
…and testing for Huanglongbing has been frustrating for Kinoshita. Tulare County Approaching ACP Peek On one of their findings, Tulare County had traps on either side of a location that…
Part 6: What’s Next for Tamarixia
…here. Part 1: Tamarixia Characteristics on ACP Part 2: Expected Effectiveness of Tamarixia Part 3: Adding Tamarixia to an IPM System Part 4: One Difficulty in Tamarixia Research Part 5:…
Part 5: Little Side Effects to Tamarixia
…a positive added effect if anything. In case you missed it, listen to earlier parts of this series here. Part 1: Tamarixia Characteristics on ACP Part 2: Expected Effectiveness of…
Part 4: One Difficulty in Tamarixia Research
…missed it, listen to earlier parts of this series here. Part 1: Tamarixia Characteristics on ACP Part 2: Expected Effectiveness of Tamarixia Part 3: Adding Tamarixia to an IPM System…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expands
…the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) following the detection of one psyllid west of Exeter near the community of Farmersville in Tulare County. This brings the total quarantine area in Tulare…
Part 3: Adding Tamarixia to IPM System
…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…
Working with Growers on Abandonment of Groves
Southern California has a growing problem with abandoned groves that can become breeding grounds for Asian citrus psyllids and HLB. ACP Statewide Coordinator Bob Atkins says drought isn’t the only…
Part 1: Characteristics of Tamarixia on ACP
…integrating Tamarixia into an integrated pest management system for Asian citrus psyllids. Environmental Program Manager David Morgan says the characteristics of the tiny bug show great potential for ACP management….
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…