Asian Citrus Psyllid
Learn how you can protect your citrus trees from a plant disease called Huanglongbing (HLB) and the Asian citrus psyllid, a pest that can spread the disease.
In March 2012, Huanglongbing (HLB) – a plant disease considered a death sentence for California citrus – was discovered in Los Angeles, putting homeowners on high alert. While not harmful to humans or pets, once a citrus tree is infected with HLB, there is no cure and it will die. The disease can be spread by a pest called the Asian citrus psyllid, and the pest has been found in and near the city of Ventura. The best way to protect citrus trees from the disease is to control the psyllid population.