Citrus IPM News

Citrus thrips field day at LREC On April 22, Lindcove Research Center hosted the first field event of year 2022! A field day was dedicated to discussing information on citrus thrips biology, differentiating citrus thrips from flower thrips, citrus thrips damage, and management options available.

Citrus mealybug has been increasing issue in the San Joaquin Valley in last 3 years. It has been reported from Kern, Fresno, Tulare, and Madera counties in the past years. It is a hemipteran pest that feeds on plant sap, reducing tree vigor and affects yield.

This weekend is the annual Citrus Fruit Display and Fruit Tasting Event at Lindcove REC!! Event: Oranges, mandarins, lemons, limes, grapefruit, pomelos, and citrons and many other citrus varieties 180 citrus varieties will be on display Place: Lindcove REC, 22963 Carson Avenue Time: 9:00 AM to 12:0...

As of July 2021, I joined the UC Agriculture and Natural Resources as a Cooperative Extension Area Citrus IPM Advisor at Lindcove Research and Extension Center. I am very excited in my new role and for the opportunity to serve San Joaquin Valley that grows 75% California citrus.