*This is an excerpt from Citrus Pest Identification and Management Guide, ANR- 2270.
Greasy spot leaf symptoms initially appear as yellow spots on the upper leaf surface, with brown blisters on the underside of the leaf. As the leaf ages…
*This is an excerpt from Citrus Pest Identification and Management Guide, ANR- 2270.
Greasy spot leaf symptoms initially appear as yellow spots on the upper leaf surface, with brown blisters on the underside of the leaf. As the leaf ages…
*This is an excerpt from Citrus Pest Identification and Management Guide, ANR- 2270.
Adult leaf-footed bugs have a flattened, leaflike appearance with a distinctive straight band across their dorsal sides. Adults are typically 5 /8 to ¾…
*This is an excerpt from Citrus Pest Identification and Management Guide, ANR- 2270.
Many types of scale insects can be found in citrus. This is a large family of insects that has a broad range of size and coloring. Scale can be seen on…
*This is an excerpt from Citrus Pest Identification and Management Guide, ANR- 2270.
The Asian citrus psyllid is an exotic pest that is the vector of citrus greening disease. Citrus greening is a serious disease that can shorten the lif…
*This is an excerpt from Citrus Pest Identification and Management Guide, ANR- 2270.
Adults are moths with iridescent scales and a black spot on each wing. Adults are only about 2 mm long. Larvae leave mine-like tunnels on leaves. These…
*This is an excerpt from Citrus Pest Identification and Management Guide, ANR- 2270.
Citrus whiteflies are small, moth like insects that are approximately 1.2 mm long. They feed on foliage, causing sooty mold growth on fruit, leaves, an…
*This is an excerpt from Citrus Pest Identification and Management Guide, ANR- 2270.
Citrus red mites are red in color and approximately 0.55 mm long. Females have an oval-shaped body, while males have a tapered, slightly smaller body. T…
*This is an excerpt from Citrus Pest Identification and Management Guide, ANR- 2270.
Citrus rust mites damage twigs, leaves, and fruit of citrus. Mites have piercing-sucking mouthparts. Adults have an elongated, wedge-shaped body and are…
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