Published on: May 11, 2018
San Luis Obispo County has seen more than 20 detections of Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) since January 2018, according to Citrus Insider. The majority of these invasive insects have been found in the backyards of residential properties in the city of Nipomo.
If you haven't yet heard about this insect, Asian citrus psyllids can carry and spread the incurable citrus disease huanglongbing, also called HLB or citrus greening disease. Citrus trees infected with HLB develop mottled leaves and produce misshapen fruit that stays green and tastes bitter. There is currently no treatment for the disease, which usually kills trees within three to five years.
Due to these ACP finds, citrus growers in SLO County are on high alert,...
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Tags: ACP (32), Asian citrus psyllid (32), disease (52), HLB (27), huanglongbing (36), incurable (1), Nipomo (1), San Luis Obispo (2), trees (18), UC IPM (373)
Focus Area Tags: Pest Management, Yard & Garden
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