Vegetation Management

Primary Image
Lemons on a tree. (Credit: Pixabay.com)
Article

Asian Citrus Psyllid Found in San Luis Obispo County

May 11, 2018
By Anne E Schellman
San Luis Obispo County has seen more than 20 detections of Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) since January 2018, according to Citrus Insider. The majority of these invasive insects have been found in the backyards of residential properties in the city of Nipomo.
View Article
Primary Image
Purplish, scabby spots on apricot fruit and holes in leaves caused by shot hole disease. (Credit: Jack Kelly Clark)
Article

Fruit Tree Monitoring for Pests

May 7, 2018
By Anne E Schellman
Stone fruit trees like apricot, cherry, nectarine, peach, plum, and prune are a staple of many backyard gardens and landscapes. Unfortunately, there are a variety of pests that can weaken trees and spoil fruit.
View Article