Citrus IPM News

California red scale updates: This season is early! California Red Scale development is running well ahead of schedule, monitor now for fourth generation flights and prepare for additional generations. As of July 26, 2026 CRS development across the San Joaquin Valley continues to progress…

We invite you to join fellow PCAs, growers, researchers, and industry partners for an interactive discussion on one of the San Joaquin Valley's emerging citrus pests. This roundtable is an opportunity to share field experiences, exchange ideas, and learn from one another about the current status of citrus…

California red scale (CRS) development continues to run well ahead of normal across the San Joaquin Valley, creating a significant risk of missed treatment windows if management decisions rely solely on calendar dates. Current Situation: Current degree-day accumulations indicate that Kern, Tulare, and…

As the 2026/27 citrus season approaches, growers exporting fruit to Korea should prepare for proactive management of Fuller rose beetle (FRB), a regulated pest of concern for oranges due to the risk of egg contamination on fruit and resulting quarantine restrictions. The Voluntary Sampling Program,…

The California Citrus Research Board (CRB) is kicking off its 2026 Citrus Growers Educational Webinar Series on June 9, offering California citrus growers and industry professionals an opportunity to hear the latest research updates and management recommendations from leading experts. These webinars are free…