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Past Webinars - Citrus Disease and Pest Management Past Webinars - Avocado Pests Past Videos...
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Diaprepes Abbreviatus

Diaprepes abbreviatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) Origin: The root weevil (Diaprepes abbreviatus) is a pest species originating in the Caribbean and first reported in Florida in 1964, in Los Angeles and Orange counties in 2005 and in San Diego County in 2006.
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Asian Citrus Psyllid

Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri Kuwayama) The Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri, is a tiny, mottled brown insect about the size of an aphid. This insect poses a serious threat to California's citrus trees because it vectors the pathogen that causes huanglongbing disease (HLB).
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Printable Resources

Avocado Production in Home Gardens (PDF) A Guide to Estimate Compensation for Loss of a Single Avocado Tree (PDF)...
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Vertebrate Pest Management

Mammal pests of one kind or another are found in virtually every avocado grove throughout the state, though they may not always pose a threat. This chapter, like the one before, will discuss some background information about each vertebrate pest, signs of damage, and different management techniques.
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