Citrus Entomology

The citrus entomology website provides up-to-date information about citrus pests and their natural enemies, including basic biology, hosts, distribution, monitoring methods and management tactics. Visitors will find general information, blogs and resources to help manage pests of California citrus.

Each of the primary pests of citrus have their own pages, complete with information about the pest's lifecycle, host list, damage and distribution. The featured pests are Asian citrus psyllid, California red scale, citricola scale, citrus leafminer, citrus peel miner and cottony cushion scale. Further details provide such information as degree-day models, monitoring, management and GIS mapping.