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Insect Pests on Citrus Trees

Asian citrus psyllid adult and eggs on young citrus leaves. <br>(Credit: M. Lewis, CISR)

[This post has been modified from the article originally published in the Fall 2018 issue of the Retail Nursery and Garden Center IPM News.] Citrus trees remain a popular choice for home gardeners in California, largely due to their ease of care,...

Posted on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 7:30 AM

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Author: Elizabeth E Grafton-Cardwell

Tags: ants (13), Asian citrus psylld (14), biological control (5), citrus (17), citrus leafminer (1), cottony cushion scale (3), Grafton-Cardwell (13), mealybugs (3), pest (78), pest management (27), UC IPM (209)

Focus Area Tags: Agriculture Food Pest Management Yard & Garden

Ant Control for Insect Pests on Citrus

Figure 1. Ants harvesting honeydew from Asian citrus psyllid nymphs. (Credit: E. Grafton-Cardwell, UCCE)

[This post has been modified from the article originally published in the Fall 2018 issue of the Retail Nursery and Garden Center IPM News.] Most citrus tree problems in home gardens can be solved by pruning the trees to allow better air...

Posted on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 7:30 AM

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Author: Elizabeth E Grafton-Cardwell
Editor: Elaine Lander

Tags: ants (13), Asian citrus psyllid (29), citrus (17), control (41), Grafton-Cardwell (13), pest (78), pest management (27), tree (17), UC IPM (209)

Focus Area Tags: Food Pest Management Yard & Garden

Sticky mess on plants

Feeding by aphids created this sticky honeydew on crape myrtle leaves. (Credit: Belinda Messenger-Sikes)

Are you seeing cars, sidewalks, driveways, or other plants covered in sticky stuff, especially those under trees? This sticky substance, called honeydew, is produced by certain insects that excrete it when they feed on plants. Plant leaves look shiny and...

Posted on Monday, September 24, 2018 at 3:06 PM

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Tags: ants (13), aphids (8), Asian citrus (1), car (1), dripping (1), honeydew (7), huanglongbing (34), leafhoppers (2), mealybugs (3), psyllids (2), scale (2), sooty mold (4), sticky (2), UC IPM (209), whiteflies (4)

Focus Area Tags: Pest Management Yard & Garden

Summer Pests? Video Solutions!

Summer is all about being outdoors and enjoying camping, swimming, playing, and other activities with family and friends. But it's a real drag when pests such as ants, yellowjackets, or mosquitoes ruin the fun. When you have a pest problem and want to...

Posted on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at 10:00 PM

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Tags: ants (13), gophers (5), mosquitoes (8), pest problem (1), summertime (1), UC IPM (209), yellowjackets (4)

Focus Area Tags: Pest Management Yard & Garden

Swarms Visit the UC IPM Booth

UC IPM staff Belinda Messenger-Sikes interacting with public. (Credit: Chinh Lam)

Last Saturday, UC IPM staff greeted a swarm of visitors at their Picnic Day booth. Picnic Day, UC Davis' annual Open House event, invites people to visit the campus and interact with fun and educational exhibits. UC IPM has participated in Picnic Day for...

Posted on Friday, April 27, 2018 at 8:03 AM

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Tags: ants (13), Beneficial Insects (5), cockroaches (6), crane flies (3), pests (57), Picnic Day (4), slugs (4), snails (4), termites (7), UC Cooperative Extension (1), UC Davis (5), UC IPM (209), UC Master Gardeners (1)

Focus Area Tags: Pest Management Yard & Garden

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