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Knowing how to recognize and deal with pests that are commonly found on lemon trees can help to ensure your plant thrives and ...
San Luis Obispo County staff found a bug called Asian Citrus Psyllid that kills citrus trees in Arroyo Grande.
Leaffooted bugs will congregate in large colonies on individual trees while neighboring trees are completely free of bugs.
Oil of lemon eucalyptus, or OLE, powers some of CR’s recommended insect repellents. Learn why it works and how it can protect you against mosquitoes and ticks.
After growing it in complete shade for another two weeks, bring it inside. Just before you do, give the tree a blast of water with a garden hose to remove any unwanted insect pests.
Others, like Murphy, are sticking it out, hoping to survive until a bug-free tree or other options arrive to repel the disease or treat the trees.
The white cotton-like masses are likely scale insects, a type of sap-sucking pest. If the infestation is minor, you can use a strong jet of water to wash them off or remove them manually using a ...
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Hit by Storms and Disease, Florida's Citrus Growers Try to Survive Until Bug-Free Trees Arrive LAKE WALES, Fla. (AP) — As Trevor Murphy pulls up to his dad's 20-acre (8-hectare) grove in one of ...