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Psyllid Management

The snapshots on this page describe methods that could be used to alter or affect the psyllid so that the spread of HLB bacterium is suppressed.

Technology is available 

Technology in progress

Two-pronged approach to suppress the Asian citrus psyllid vector of HLB
Dr. Bryony Bonning, University of Florida. Updated 8/2/2022.

Artificial border fencing and live windbreaks for ACP management
Drs. Mamoudou Sétamou, Texas A&M University Kingsville, and Xavier Martini, University of Florida. Updated 3/11/20.

Using particle films to manage ACP
Dr. Christopher Vincent, University of Florida. Updated 9/6/19.

Attractants and traps for ACP management
Dr. Lukasz Stelinski, University of Florida. Updated 9/25/18.

Controlling psyllid gut cell death to prevent Huanglongbing
Dr. Michelle Heck, USDA-Boyce Thomson Institute. Updated 9/19/18.

Biological control of Asian citrus psyllid in California
Dr. Mark Hoddle, University of California, Riverside. Updated 8/31/18.

Area-wide management of ACP to limit the spread of HLB in California
Dr. Elizabeth Grafton-Cardwell, University of California, Davis. Updated 3/12/18.

Reducing Asian citrus psyllid Infestation and disease incidence with reflective mulches
Drs. Phil Stansly and Scott Croxton, University of Florida. Updated 8/3/17.

Using interference RNA to manage Asian citrus psyllids
Drs. Lukasz Stelinski and Nabil Killiny, University of Florida. Updated 8/3/17.

Altering the Asian citrus psyllid’s beneficial bacteria to stop HLB spread
Dr. Kirsten Pelz-Stelinski, University of Florida. Updated 8/3/17.

Using tristeza virus to provide citrus with anti-microbial or insecticidal protection
Drs. Bill Dawson and Kirsten Pelz-Stelinski, University of Florida. Updated 8/3/17.

A new, Bt toxin-based strategy for suppression of the Asian citrus psyllid vector of HLB
Dr. Bryony Bonning, University of Florida. Updated 7/24/17.

Using insect viruses to combat the Asian citrus psyllid
Dr. Bryce Falk, University of California, Davis. Updated 5/8/17.

Using peptides as a preventive approach to target the psyllid and the pathogen
Dr. Robert Shatters, USDA Horticultural Research Laboratory, Fort Pierce, FL. Updated 5/10/18.

Growing citrus under enclosures
Dr. Rhuanito Soranz Ferrarezi, University of Florida. Updated 4/30/18.

SP: Virus-induced gene silencing (VIGS) using insect-specific viruses to manipulate psyllids as a strategy to help control citrus greening/HLB
Dr. Yen-Wen Kuo, University of California, Davis. Updated 8/17/23

 

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