Insects (Bad and Good) Make for Interesting Field Trips By Frank Giles|May 23, 2017 Disease-fighting bees and the deadly citrus psyllid were at the center of two recent, research-fueled out-of-office adventures.Read More
California Ag Department Makes Big Investment in Sustainable Pest Management By California Department of Food and Agriculture|November 4, 2024
The War on Citrus Psyllids Still Raging By Frank Giles|February 18, 2017 Despite control challenges, keeping the pest in check remains the best approach to managing HLB.
Citrus Survey Shows Florida Growers Are Bully For Bactericides By Frank Giles|December 2, 2016 Growers are betting unique crop protection tools will bridge the gap to bigger HLB solutions.
Saving California Citrus Means Thinking Outside The “Carton” [Opinion] By Alyssa Houtby|November 29, 2016 Saving the California citrus industry from the incurable disease Huanglongbing will take a creative multi-pronged effort.
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expands In California Posted by Christina Herrick|October 18, 2016 Multiple life stages found in trees in the city of Lincoln.
New Facility To Produce Natural Enemy Of Asian Citrus Psyllid Posted by Christina Herrick|August 2, 2016 Insect production greenhouse at Cal Poly Pomona to rear and study Tamarixia radiata wasp.
Tree Cover Product Created To Help Fight Citrus Scourges Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 27, 2016 Unique protection for young citrus trees could help cut pest-control costs up to 50% in the first two years.
Scientists Find Sound Way To Trap Citrus Psyllids Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 3, 2016 By using acoustics, USDA researchers are able to lure HLB-carrying pests looking for love.
California Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Update Posted by Christina Herrick|January 18, 2016 Residential quarantine expands in Central Valley, agriculture officials continue to monitor movement of plants and plant materials.
California’s Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expands Posted by Christina Herrick|December 24, 2015 Quarantine area of 64-square-miles added following detection of HLB vector.
8 Trends Shaping The Future Of Florida Citrus By Paul Rusnak | Frank Giles|December 3, 2015 Annual survey shows interest in breakthroughs becoming more intense.
Nanotechnology Could Play Large Role In Asian Citrus Psyllid Control Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 22, 2015 Scientists find efficient way to effectively kill HLB’s vector via insecticide-infused microscopic molecules.
Study: Citrus Greening Bacterium Gives Vector Unexpected Boost Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 4, 2015 Researchers find Asian citrus psyllids can travel further and more often once carrying the deadly disease.
Second Case In A Month Of Citrus Greening In California Posted by Christina Herrick|July 24, 2015 More trees testing positive for disease within close proximity of original find.
Citrus Greening Found For Second Time In California Posted by Christina Herrick|July 13, 2015 Citrus greening has been found for the second time in California. The California Department of Food and Agriculture […]
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expanded Again In California Posted by Christina Herrick|June 22, 2015 Following an Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) find in San Luis Obispo County in May the California Department of […]
Asian Citrus Psyllid: California Round-Up Posted by David Eddy|April 30, 2015 Huge threat to the industry continues spreading throughout the Golden State.
More California Citrus Placed Under Psyllid Quarantine By Growing Produce Staff|March 27, 2015 Asian citrus psyllid is found in Madera County – the heart of the San Joaquin Valley.
Scientists Cue Up 3D Printing In Quest To Quash Citrus Greening Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 18, 2015 Multidimensional technology used to build “SmartTrap” for vector of the disease.
Asian Citrus Psyllid Marches North In California Citrus Belt Posted by David Eddy|January 22, 2015 Part of one of the richest agricultural areas in the U.S., Fresno County, has been quarantined.