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The ACP-HLB situation is complex because it involves a tree, an insect, and a pathogen. Homeowners need to understand the impact of HLB on their trees and participate in the management program.
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Jim Bethke UC Cooperative Extension advisor in San Diego County, (760) 752-4715, jabethke@ucanr.edu. Bethke is screening additional organic insecticides on a greenhouse colony of ACP to find products that may have greater persistence and efficacy against ACP.
In 2008, the tiny, aphid-sized Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) was first identified in California. ACP injects a toxin when it feeds on citrus leaves or stems, causing shoot deformation and plant stunting. But this damage isnt the growers greatest concern.
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UC Agriculture and Natural Resources is encouraging all Californians to check the new growth on their citrus trees for Asian citrus psyllids and take action if they are found. See details in the four-minute video below. Help us get the word out.
Below are links to B-roll for use by the news media in publicizing the Asian citrus psyllid/huanglongbing crisis in California. To download the B-roll, click the thumbnail. When the video comes up, right click and select "save video as.
