The California Department of Food and Agriculture declared a new citrus quarantine this week after trees infected with the destructive Huanglongbing disease were discovered in Ramona.
“Valuable lessons from Florida’s devastating HLB experience have shaped the way CA regulates and responds to citrus threats,” said San Diego County’s agricultural commissioner Ha Dang in a statement.
“So far, this has helped limit the HLB destruction of CA’s citrus industry,” she added.
There is no cure for Huanglongbing, also called HLB. The disease is not harmful to people or animals, but infected trees will produce bitter fruit and discolored leaves, then wither and die.
Citrus leaves showing signs of a Huanglongbing infection. (Photo courtesy County News Center)Agriculture experts say the most effective way to slow the disease is to remove infected trees and treat nearby trees for Asian citrus psyllid, the insect that spreads HLB. This process uses products like common home-and-garden products or flea treatments for dogs and cats.
Official surveying will increase in the coming weeks. County officials say they are in the process of notifying local citrus growers, plant nurseries, and other related businesses.
The county recommends the following steps for people trying to protect their citrus plants:
Do not move citrus plants, leaves or foliage into or out of the quarantine area. Remove all leaves and stems and thoroughly wash backyard citrus before moving from the property where it was grown. Dry or double-bag plant clippings prior to disposal. Cooperate with agricultural officials who inspect, sample or treat trees. If you choose not to maintain a citrus tree, consider professional tree removal service to prevent it from hosting the pest and disease. Only buy citrus trees from reputable local nurseries. Report sick-looking or declining citrus trees, especially those that appear well-watered and maintained, by contacting CDFA’s toll-free Pest Hotline at (800) 491-1899 or online here.Learn more and find out if you live in or near a quarantine zone via the County’s Citrus Quarantine Program or by calling (858) 614-7770 or emailing sdcawm@sdcounty.ca.gov.
Ramona joins Huanglongbing quarantines already in effect in the county, which are in Oceanside, Rancho Bernardo, Valley Center, and Fallbrook. Quarantine maps are available here.
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