Psyllid Area-Wide Management Program

OBJECTIVE

The objective of the ongoing area-wide management program is to reduce the risk of citrus greening disease, a huge threat to Texas citrus by reducing psyllid populations.

KEY TO SUCCESS FOR THE PROGRAM

To be successful, we need to work together by coordinating the timing of sprays in each area. All neighboring groves must be sprayed within a 2 week window timeframe. Together we can beat it!

Citrus Pest Management Areas (CPMA)
ZONE 1 & ZONE 2

This map depicts the Citrus Pest Management Areas in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Dormant Sprays:

Two dormant sprays are recommended,

Fall Application Window:

• Zone 1: November 7 - December 5
• Zone 2: November 14 - December 12

Winter Application Window:

• Zone 1: January 16 - February 6
• Zone 2: January 23 - February 13

Sprays During Growing Season:

During the active growing season (from March through October) effective control is achieved when sprays are applied before flush cycles.

Recommended Pesticides

• Dormant Sprays Click here..
• During the Season Sprays Click here..

Method of Application

• GROUND
  • Airblast
    • Regular volume 100-200 gal/acre
    • Reduced volume 50 gal/acre
  • Low Volume*
    • 2-10 gal/acre
• AERIAL*
  • Spray volume of 2 - 25 gal/acre
    

*For Information on contracting for these services contact Bret Erickson (956-548-1772).

Organic Groves

For organic grove the recommended method of application is airblast. For list of chemicals Click here...