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If You Find it: Act Fast, Time is Critical

If you find the Asian Citrus Psyllid Call 800/491-1899

Think you found the disease-carrying insect?

Time is critical.
Secure psyllids in a clear, locked sandwich bag, jar or plastic container.
Contact your local Agricultural Commissioner’s office or call the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

Have you found the disease-carrying Asian Citrus Psyllid?

If so, you play an important role in protecting citrus trees in California, as well as the ability of consumers to eat fresh, healthy and locally produced citrus. Use our zip-code look-up service to find the County Agricultural Commissioner’s office in your area and ask to have your trees examined for the pest or call the California Department of Food and Agriculture hotline at 800/491-1899.

Think you have an HLB-diseased tree?

Use the zip code look-up service to find your local Agricultural Commissioner’s office and ask to have the leaves inspected for the disease. You can also call the California Department of Food and Agriculture hotline at 800/491-1899.

What happens if my tree has the pest or the disease?

If it is determined that your tree has the psyllid, steps to eradicate the pest would take place, which may include using chemical and/or biological control agents. If your citrus tree has the disease, it will be removed in order to protect other citrus trees on your property and within the state. Every effort will be made to protect your citrus trees now and in the future.

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to find the local Agricultural Commissioner near you.