City of Riverside, CA

08/04/2017 | Press release | Archived content

WATCH NOW: Protect Riverside's Citrus; Community Information Session

Published: 08/04/2017



On July 25, 2017, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) confirmed a residential citrus tree in Riverside tested positive for Huanglongbing or (HLB), a deadly and incurable citrus plant disease. HLB is transmitted by the invasive insect Asian citrus psyllid, which is known to be in Riverside County. Local and state authorities acted quickly to remove the infected tree to prevent spread of the disease.

Representatives from the Riverside County Ag Commissioner Office, CDFA, California Citrus Mutual, UC Riverside, and City of Riverside provided updates, information, and resources at a community information session on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at the Arlington Library from 6 - 8 p.m.

Agenda:

  • HLB update and pending quarantine in the City of Riverside
  • Asian citrus psyllid quarantine and treatment protocols
  • Best practices to prevent the movement of Asian citrus psyllid
  • Tree removal and financial assistance resources available to qualified property owners
  • HLB research updates
  • Abandoned grove protocols

If you suspect your tree has the psyllid or disease, act fast! Call the California Department of Food and Agriculture at 800-491-1899. Learn more at https://www.CaliforniaCitrusThreat.org

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