Research Into Tricking Asian Citrus Psyllids
See the results of research testing tricking Asian citrus psyllids using different scents and colors on citrus trees. A UF/IFAS Article of the Month maintains that Asian citrus psyllids [...]
Managing Citrus Pests With Biologicals and Insecticides
See tips for managing citrus pests with biologicals and insecticides from a UF/IFAS Tip of the Week article. Controlling Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) populations is still an important step [...]
UF/IFAS Professor Makes Recommendations on Psyllid Control
See the updated recommendations from a UF/IFAS professor on psyllid control concerning trunk injections and foliar sprays. UF/IFAS professor Lukasz Stelinski shared updated recommendations concerning psyllid control based on [...]
Research Results for Individual Protective Covers in Citrus
See the results of research into using individual protective covers in citrus, or IPCs, to keep young citrus trees from being infected. Florida citrus growers are looking for options [...]
Utilize Citrus Flower Bud Advisories With This Year’s La Niña Winter
UF/IFAS resumed their Citrus Flower Bud Advisories, and Florida citrus growers should take full advantage of the information. UF/IFAS associate professor in horticultural sciences and Extension specialist in citrus production [...]
Reflective Mulch in Citrus Research
Explore the results of research into the use of reflective mulch in citrus, along with flush-timed sprays, for combating Asian citrus psyllids. The Florida citrus industry needs to be [...]
New Research Targets CLas Bacteria in Asian Citrus Psyllids and More
Recent research has shown promise in targeting the citrus greening-causing CLas bacteria in Asian citrus psyllids and other insects. Citrus greening has been called “the most serious threat to [...]
A New Possible Avenue for Citrus Greening Control
A UF/IFAS researcher has discovered a new potential avenue for citrus greening control targeting the vector of the disease. A University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences [...]
A Phenology-Based Approach to Asian Citrus Psyllid Control
Explore Asian citrus psyllid control using a phenology-based approach from a Texas A&M University professor. Controlling the Asian citrus psyllid has been one avenue for combating citrus greening in [...]
UF/IFAS Says It’s Time for ACP Dormant Season Sprays
See the recommendations for ACP Dormant Season Sprays in the UF/IFAS Tip of the Week for Florida citrus growers. UF/IFAS’ Tip of the Week says it’s time to start [...]
Metabolic Modeling Research Targets Citrus Greening
Researchers with the University of California and others have achieved metabolic modeling of the citrus greening bacteria to combat the disease. Combating the bacteria responsible for citrus greening has [...]
A Look at Integrated Pest Management Strategies for Asian Citrus Psyllids
See the integrated pest management strategies presented by a UF/IFAS professor of entomology and nematology at the 2020 virtual Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference. Controlling Asian citrus psyllid populations in Florida citrus groves has [...]
Research Shows Kaolin Particle Films to be Effective
Recent UF/IFAS research into kaolin particle films shows that it is effective in helping to control Asian citrus psyllids for Florida citrus growers. Asian citrus psyllids are the vector [...]
Researchers Testing Neuropeptides to Control Asian Citrus Psyllids
Researchers are studying neuropeptides as a possible control measure to control Asian citrus psyllids and combat citrus greening. Asian citrus psyllids (ACPs), the insect vector that spreads citrus greening, have [...]
Recommendations on Managing Asian Citrus Psyllids
Get the latest recommendations on managing Asian citrus psyllids for Florida citrus groves based on UF/IFAS research. Asian citrus psyllids are the vector that spreads the citrus greening bacteria, [...]
Study Looks to Use Viruses in Asian Citrus Psyllid as a Biological Agent
In the quest to combat citrus greening and the insect that spreads it, UF/IFAS is studying whether viruses can help as a biological agent. Scientists and researchers are on [...]
A Look at Particle Films for Citrus
Particle films offer a host of benefits for citrus, including helping to defend against Asian citrus psyllids and citrus greening. Florida citrus growers are looking for any treatment or [...]
See Cutting-Edge Technology for Controlling Asian Citrus Psyllids
Explore the latest research into controlling Asian citrus psyllids and combat citrus greening. Research is ongoing into many different areas to combat citrus greening, a deadly disease that has [...]
UF/IFAS Recommendations on Asian Citrus Psyllid Sprayings
A UF/IFAS entomologist shared updated recommendations concerning Asian citrus psyllid sprayings to help Florida citrus growers save money. Asian citrus psyllid sprayings have been a key method Florida citrus [...]
New Psyllid Detection System Uses Artificial Intelligence
A UF/IFAS precision agriculture engineer has developed a new psyllid detection system for detecting Asian citrus psyllids. Florida citrus growers need to keep an accurate count of the Asian [...]