Evaluation of Voliam Flexi, Beleaf, and Cyclaniliprole to Control Asian Citrus Psyllid and Citrus Leafminer on Oranges, Summer 2014

ACP is the key pest of Florida citrus due to its role as vector of greening disease or “huanglongbing.” Feeding damage from CLM larvae facilitates spread of citrus canker caused by Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. citri . Both pests cause considerable damage to young flush in their own rights. Therefore, effective insecticides to control both pests are needed. The experimental block at Southwest Florida Research and Education Center Immokalee, Florida consisted of 6-yr-old sweet orange “Valencia” and “Hamlin” orange trees planted at a density of 132 trees per acre. Seven treatments and an untreated check were randomly distributed in an RCBD with four replicates …