Californians are surrounded by plants that were developed by researchers.  If you are from Santa Rosa, you are probably familiar with Luther Burbank.  Burbank developed many varieties that we enjoy today including the plumcot, the shasta daisy and hundreds of other fruits, vegetables, and ornamentals. 

In addition to Burbank, researchers and California homeowners have brought new plants to our backyards.  Right now, one of those plants is being threatened by the Asian Citrus Psyllid and the disease, Huanglongbing.  A tree that was the original parent to the navel oranges we enjoy is located at the heart of the psyllid outbreak - in Riverside.  Everyone is trying to save it.

Read how...

If you don't already have the UC IPM website bookmarked, you should take time to do it now! The website is among the easiest to use to solve pest problems.  You will see photos and practical, scientific advice for both farm and home garden.

The Citrus IPM guidelines are updated to include more information about Asian Citrus Pysllid control!

The restrictions on citrus groves in Tulare County have been lifted.  They were in place because three Asian Citrus Psyllids were found in traps.  Growers and government officials worked to monitor the pest and were hopeful that the three pysllids were the only ones.  

The easing of restrictions means that growers don't have to treat fruit before shipment but it doesn't mean that we can let down our guard.  Everyone can look for the psyllids.  

Visit the California Citrus Threat website to see...

Please join the Statewide Master Gardener Program and the California Center for Urban Horticulture for a day of Citrus and Avocados.  

We'll be in Davis on April 13th, in Los Angeles on May 17th and in Riverside on May 18th.

Registration is only $20 (includes lunch)!

Learn more and register here: http://ccuh.ucdavis.edu/events/citrus/citrus. 

Workshop includes information about grafting, pruning, varieties, and pest management.

See you there!