Mesh Covers Now Protecting 1 Million Citrus Trees in Florida By UF/IFAS News|November 30, 2023 What started out as a novel experiment to help protect young trees from the Asian citrus psyllid is proving fruitful.Read More
California Ag Department Makes Big Investment in Sustainable Pest Management By California Department of Food and Agriculture|November 4, 2024
Growing Concerns With Latest Citrus Psyllid Find in Southern California By UC Agriculture and Natural Resources|September 26, 2023 Learn more about a ‘devastating’ find in the heart of a citrus-growing area that is currently and historically important for lemon production.
Bag It up! Mesh Covers Prove Effective in Sacking Citrus Psyllids By UF/IFAS News|December 2, 2021 Learn more about new research that shows citrus trees grown under individual protective covers (IPCs) show no signs of HLB.
Fungal Pathogen Might Be Worst Nightmare for Asian Citrus Psyllid By Robin Koestoyo|October 6, 2021 Newly published research shows Cordyceps javanica helped lower pest numbers by 90%.
Have Scientists Found a Way To Short-Circuit the Asian Citrus Psyllid? Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 18, 2021 Learn how a new biotech breakthrough could be key in slowing the spread of HLB and its vaunted vector.
How Florida Growers are Taking the Fight to Citrus Psyllids By Frank Giles|February 19, 2019 Mixing up control options proving effective to gain an upper hand on the HLB vector.
In the Bag: How Citrus Trees Can Take Cover from Deadly Pest Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 20, 2018 Researchers are minding protective mesh experiments to help new plantings stay psyllid-free.
Scientists Set to See if Fungus Can Stop Asian Citrus Psyllid By Robin Koestoyo|July 30, 2018 Unique biological control method could be key to keeping the vector of deadly disease in check.
Metalized Reflective Mulch a Bright Spot for Citrus By Frank Giles|July 20, 2018 Novel plasticulture approach can turn Asian citrus psyllids away from young plantings.
Chemical Rotation Critical to Citrus Psyllid Control By Frank Giles|May 18, 2018 Keep pesticide resistance at bay by mixing up your crop protection recipe.
Attention to Citrus Psyllid Control Critical After Hurricane Irma By Frank Giles|September 28, 2017 Flushing trees will give HLB vector perfect breeding ground.
Citrus Achievement Award Winner Knows How to Block out What’s Bugging Him Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 23, 2017 Growing citrus indoors can help protect it from the citrus psyllid and the deadly disease it vectors.
How Scientists Are Defeating the Citrus Psyllid with Genetics By Frank Giles|June 15, 2017 RNAi technology aims to take out HLB vector.
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.
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.
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.
