Huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening, is one of the most threatening diseases to citrus plants worldwide. The first U.S. detection of HLB occurred in Florida in 2005 and in just five years, it ravaged the state’s citrus industry. Infected citrus plants produce unmarketable fruit and die within a couple of years. There is currently no cure. HLB is spread by the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP), a tiny insect that feeds on citrus. HLB symptoms are not easy to diagnose but ACP is easy to recognize. Learn how to recognize symptoms of HLB and its vector so you can help protect our citrus. Presented by Dr. Monique Rivera from UC Riverside, this webinar will teach you how to recognize all life stages of the Asian citrus psyllid, as well as characteristic symptoms of the disease. Learn steps homeowners can take to protect commercial citrus plants, and how to report sightings whether you live in California or elsewhere in the U.S. Dr. Rivera is an entomologist specializing in the integrated management of agricultural pests in citrus and subtropical crops.
This recorded webinar is the fourth in our summer webinar series of live presentations on some of First Detectors' biggest threats to plants. Join us to learn general tips to improve scouting or stop in to learn how to recognize symptoms of invasive pests such as spotted lanternfly, Asian longhorned beetle, and oak wilt.
First Detector, a program of the National Plant Diagnostic Network (NPDN), equips a nationwide network of individuals to rapidly detect and report the presence of invasive plant pathogens and arthropods. Learn how you can become a First Detector to help protect the plants in our communities, our forests, and our agriculture systems at [ Ссылка ].
