- Author: Ben Faber
Spanish-language Training Opportunity for Field Crews
The Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program is hosting three free training workshops for field crew supervisors and farm labor contractors in San Diego, Ventura and Tulare counties this month. The training workshops will be in presented in Spanish and will review best practices for field crews on how they can properly prevent the spread of Asian citrus psyllids (ACP) with a hands-on training opportunity.
The Train-the-Trainer workshops will each be a half-day in length and will take place on the following dates:
- Monday, August 21 at 10 a.m. – Escondido, San Diego County
- Tuesday, August 22 at 10 a.m. – Limoneira Co, Santa Paula, Ventura County
- Thursday, August 24 at 8 a.m. – Exeter, Tulare County
The training workshops will also fulfill the requirement listed in CDFA's harvesters/farm labor contractors' compliance agreement for these industry members to stay abreast of ACP and Huanglongbing (HLB) prevention best practices. In addition, compliance agreements will be available at the training workshops.
RSVPs are strongly encouraged. Location details, workshop start times and additional information will be sent upon RSVP. Please RSVP using the following link below.
Front-line leaders in the field will be able to learn firsthand about what they can do to reduce the risk of spreading ACP, and ultimately how to protect local groves from HLB.
During the workshop, participants will:
- Learn best practices for field crews to prevent ACP from spreading in between neighboring groves.
- Practice using effective communication techniques to help their crews and others understand these best practices and why they are important.
- Understand the threat of HLB to the livelihood of the California citrus industry.
We all must do our part if we're going to protect California citrus from this pest and disease – and field crews are at the forefront. Packinghouses are encouraged to send their staff and crews to this valuable workshop as a way to provide an extra layer of protection in preventing the spread of ACP in their groves.
For questions, please email Natalie DeAngelo at nd@nstpr.com.
Agéndela: Oportunidad de capacitación en español para equipos de campo
El Programa de Prevención contra las Plagas y las Enfermedades de los Cítricos organiza este mes tres talleres gratuitos de capacitación para los supervisores de los equipos de campo y contratistas de trabajo agrícola en los condados de San Diego, de Ventura y de Tulare. Los talleres se presentarán en español, repasarán las mejores prácticas para los equipos de campo con respecto a la prevención adecuada de la propagación del psílido asiático de los cítricos (PAC) y brindarán la oportunidad de una capacitación práctica.
Cada Taller de Capacitación para el Instructor durará medio día en las siguientes fechas:
- Lunes, 21 de agosto a las 10:00 a. m. – Escondido, condado de San Diego
- Martes, 22 de agosto – Santa Paula, condado de Ventura (luego se decidirá el horario)
- Jueves, 24 de agosto – Exeter, condado de Tulare (luego se decidirá el horario)
Se recomienda que reserve su lugar. El lugar y el horario de los talleres, así como información adicional se le enviará en cuanto reserve. Hágalo en el enlace siguiente.
Los líderes principales del campo podrán aprender de primera mano lo que pueden hacer para disminuir el riesgo de la propagación del PAC y, fundamentalmente, cómo proteger los huertos locales de la Huanglongbing (HLB).
Durante el taller, los participantes podrán:
- Aprender las mejores prácticas para los equipos de campo para prevenir que el PAC se propague entre los huertos vecinos.
- Ensayar el uso de técnicas efectivas de comunicación para ayudar a sus equipos y a otros a entender las mejores prácticas y su importancia.
- Entender la amenaza de la HLB a la subsistencia de la industria californiana de los cítricos.
Todos debemos poner de nuestra parte para proteger a los cítricos de California de esta plaga y enfermedad, y los equipos de campo están en la vanguardia. Se recomienda que las plantas empacadoras envíen a su personal y a sus equipos a este valioso taller para brindar una capa extra de protección a la prevención de la propagación del PAC en sus huertos.
Si tiene preguntas, escríbale a Natalie DeAngelo a nd@nstpr.com.
- Author: Ben Faber
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY CITRUS UPDATES
Save the Date! Santa Barbara County Citrus Meeting
Thursday, June 15, 9 am - 12 pm, at the County Employee University Building, 267 Camino del Remedio, Santa Barbara
Intended for citrus growers, PAC/QAC/QAL/PCA holders, and farm labor contractors in Santa Barbara County. Topics include updates on ACP/ HLB treatments & research, regulatory updates on HLB and other citrus pests, and an update from the new County Ag Commissioner, Jose Chang. DPR CEUs have been requested. RSVP to cressidasb@gmail.com, or call 805 681-5600 for more information.
Asian Citrus Psyllid Update
The next ACP Area Wide Management treatment window for growers will be September 3 - 23. In the meantime, please continue to regularly monitor new flush for signs of the psyllid, and consult with your pest management professional if ACP is present. Tender new citrus flush is ideal habitat for ACP to feed, lay eggs and build new populations, and an increase in ACP numbers and feeding can increase the risk of HLB. If your citrus is no longer being cared for or is not worth the resources required to protect it from ACP and HLB, consider removing it.
HLB Quarantine Update
As of May 26, a total of 5.115 trees and 709 ACP have been confirmed positive for the bacterium that causes HLB. Trees confirmed positive are treated for ACP and removed, and the HLB quarantine may be expanded. Additional ACP treatments and HLB detection surveys are conducted on a recurring basis to remaining citrus within 250 meters of each detection.
Counties where HLB has been detected via PCR testing are Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego, with the majority of detections in Orange County. To see a map of the current HLB quarantine areas, and other details of locations and numbers of HLB detections, please visit maps.cdfa.ca.gov/WeeklyACPMaps/HLBWeb/HLB_Treatments.pdf.
HLB Detection Response Guide for Growers
To ensure California citrus growers are well prepared in the event of a potential commercial grove detection of Huanglongbing (HLB), the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program (CPDPP) has developed the Response Guide for a Confirmed HLB Positive Detection in a Commercial Grove, which details the steps taken by CDFA and actions required of the property or grove owner, as outlined in CDFA's Action Plan and Information for Citrus Growers/Grove Managers.
Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Committee Meetings -- Webinar and In Person
All meeting agendas and eventually the minutes are posted at www.cdfa.ca.gov/citrus committee/. The 2022-23 schedule for the Full Committee is here, and the schedule for Subcommittees is here.
Upcoming Meetings
- Science Subcommittee, Thur June 8 at 1 pm, agenda and webinar link
- Finance Subcommittee, Tue June 13 at 2 pm, agenda and webinar link
- Interim CPDPC Full Committee, Wed June 28, agenda pending
- Operations Subcommittee, Wed July 12 at 9 am, agenda pending
- Outreach Subcommittee, Wed July 12 at 1:30 pm, agenda pending
- CPDPP Full Committee, Wed August 9 at 9 am, agenda pending
All meetings are free and open to the public to listen to or make public comment. Meetings are currently in person and accessible via phone and/or webinar. Links to register for and join meetings are included in agendas when posted.
For a list of current committee members, click here.
Additional ACP/HLB Resources
- CDFA Citrus Division website: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/Citrus/
- General ACP/HLB
oInformation on the state ACP/HLB program including maps, quarantine information, and a signup option for email alerts: citrusinsider.org/
oBiology of ACP and HLB, detection maps and recommendations for monitoring, eradication and management: ucanr.edu/sites/acp/
oUC IPM recommendations for ACP insecticides
oWeb-based map to find out how close you are to HLB: ucanr.edu/hlbgrowerapp
oVideo on Best Practices in the Field, available in English and Spanish
oSpanish-only ACP/HLB presentation video presentation and audio-only recording.
- Research
oLatest Science Advisory Panel Report
oUC Ag Experts Talk presentations on management of various citrus pests and diseases are available for viewing here and here on YouTube.
oSummaries of the latest research to combat HLB: ucanr.edu/sites/scienceforcitrushealth/
oScience-based analyses to guide policy decisions, logistics, and operations: www.datoc.us
- Regulatory/Quarantine
oSign up for program updates from the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Division at www.cdfa/signup-email-updates.
oRegulatory requirements for moving bulk citrus: Information for Citrus Growers
oSummary of regulatory requirements in the event of an HLB detection in commercial citrus: citrusinsider.org/Regulatory-Flyer
oSanta Barbara County Ag Commissioner's Office
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Cressida Silvers
CA Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program
ACP/HLB Grower Liaison
Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties
805 284-3310 (phone or text)
- Author: Ben Faber
UCANR Science for Citrus Health is hosting a Seminar on May 30 to provide research updates on Asian Citrus Psyllid under California conditions.
If you are interested in this webinar, please register using this link. More details about the seminar are on the link.
Title: Research Update on Asian Citrus Psyllid Development
Date: May 30
Time: 1:00 3:00 PM
2 DPR CE Units and 2 CCA CE units pending
- Author: Ben Faber
NEW HLB Detection Response Guide for Growers
To ensure California citrus growers are well prepared in the event of a potential commercial grove detection of Huanglongbing (HLB), the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program (CPDPP) has developed the Response Guide for a Confirmed HLB Positive Detection in a Commercial Grove, which details the steps taken by CDFA and actions required of the property or grove owner, as outlined in CDFA's Action Plan and Information for Citrus Growers/Grove Managers.
Additional ACP/HLB Resources
- CDFA Citrus Division website: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/Citrus/
- General ACP/HLB
oInformation on the state ACP/HLB program including maps, quarantine information, and a signup option for email alerts: citrusinsider.org/
oBiology of ACP and HLB, detection maps and recommendations for monitoring, eradication and management: ucanr.edu/sites/acp/
oUC IPM recommendations for ACP insecticides
oWeb-based map to find out how close you are to HLB: ucanr.edu/hlbgrowerapp
oVideo on Best Practices in the Field, available in English and Spanish
oSpanish-only ACP/HLB presentation video presentation and audio-only recording.
- Research
oUC Ag Experts Talk presentations on management of various citrus pests and diseases are available for viewing here and here on YouTube.
oSummaries of the latest research to combat HLB: ucanr.edu/sites/scienceforcitrushealth/
oScience-based analyses to guide policy decisions, logistics, and operations: www.datoc.us
- Regulatory/Quarantine
oSign up for program updates from the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Division at www.cdfa/signup-email-updates.
oRegulatory requirements for moving bulk citrus: Information for Citrus Growers
oSummary of regulatory requirements in the event of an HLB detection in commercial citrus: citrusinsider.org/Regulatory-Flyer
oSanta Barbara County Ag Commissioner's Office
- Author: Ben Faber
Argentine Ant is the great protector of many pests found on plants. Without the Argentine, many pests would not be so much of a problem. In many crops, like cherimoya and passionfruit, mealy bug can become so severe that fruit will stop growing and fall off the tree. Controlling Argentine, makes it possible for predators and parasites to do their thing in bringing them under control. Watch these two videos to see how hoverflies (syrphids) can help biocontrol and how Argentine Ant control can help that biocontrol
Citrus Psyllids Bribe Ants With Strings Of Candy Poop | Deep Look - YouTube
How Hoverflies Spawn Maggots that Sweeten Your Oranges | Deep Look - YouTube
Cherimoya fruit and stems covered with mealy bug.
