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Citrus bugs that are bugging us and their management
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by John
on August 14, 2012 at 12:33 AM
It would be nice if there was a way to zoom in on the chart, or if the original chart was blown up more so that the detail was more apparent. I, for one, would like to see exactly where the areas of infection are. Or could you reference a site where the same chart is available and could be zoomed in on.
by Mariah D. Kaffka
on August 23, 2012 at 2:00 PM
I have detected ACP in my citrus orchard (Riverside - Victoria neighborhood). I was told by CDFA that my block is on a treatment schedule. However, we have not been treated. I garden organically and would prefer the benefical wasp. Is it possible to obtain the wasps? If not, should I treat or wait for CDFA?
by Elizabeth E Grafton-Cardwell
on August 23, 2012 at 3:28 PM
There are a couple of reasons why homeowners are being encouraged to treat (or have CDFA treat) for Asian citrus psyllid with pesticides. The parasite releases have only just begun and so the supply is not very large and it is uncertain how how well they will control the psyllid populations. Pesticides do a much better job of lowering the psyllid population so low that it can't find and spread the disease. It is best to have CDFA treat and, if they do, it is most likely you will not see the pest for many months.
 
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