Recently, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) declared an HLB quarantine in Ventura County following the first detections of the disease in the county. In response, the Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program (CPDPP) issued a list of HLB resources. The resources are intended to help inform the citrus industry about what changes to expect from the quarantine, provide proactive ways to protect groves from the HLB-spreading Asian citrus psyllid (ACP), and more.
According to CPDPP, management and suppression of the ACP is critical to protect commercial citrus trees from HLB and maintain California’s citrus industry.
HLB QUARANTINE MAPS
See the affected areas here:
REQUIREMENTS FOR BULK CITRUS MOVEMENT
See the following links for the requirements for bulk citrus movement in Zone 6 (HLB quarantine zones):
- Requirements for Movement of Citrus Grown in HLB Quarantine Areas (Growers – See Table 3)
- Bulk Citrus Regional Quarantine Overview Map
- Map for Zone 6 of the Bulk Citrus Regional Quarantine in Ventura County
MORE INFORMATION
Other regulatory compliance information can be found at the following links:
- ACP/HLB Quarantine Information for Nurseries
- Additional Compliance Requirements for Harvesters, Farm Labor Contractors, Packers and Fruit Sellers
A summary of the response plan and best practices can be found here:
- Response Guide for Growers: What to Expect if HLB is Found in (or Near) Your Grove
- Best Practices for Growers (English/Spanish)
- Voluntary Grower Response Plan for HLB
Additional information can be found at CitrusInsider.org or at CDFA’s website.
Growers in Ventura County should contact Grower Liaisons Sandra Zwaal at szwaal2@gmail.com or Cressida Silvers at cressidasb@gmail.com for additional information.
Source: Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program
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