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Citrus trees in San Gabriel had already been treated for the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) within the last few weeks as part of CDFA’s routine HLB response. ACP populations are closely monitored in areas where HLB has been detected and treatments occur if there is a noted increase in population size.
Since trees have been recently protected, no additional treatments will take place at this time. Instead, CDFA will focus on sampling extensively in the area. Much of the area has already been sampled and CDFA’s lab has identified all samples from San Gabriel as high priority.
The Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program is working with the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner’s office and CDFA to develop a multi-lingual informational flier to notify residents of the significance of these finds and potential implications to other citrus trees in the area.
CDFA staff will distribute this information as they go door-to-door sampling and surveying.
In the meantime, the citrus industry is encouraged to keep a critical eye on all plant material moving into or out of commercial groves.
Remove all leaves and stems, shake out picking bags, inspect harvesting equipment and educate field workers. Participate in area-wide treatments.
