Update on Diaprepes – Once Florida Citrus’ Worst Problem

Dan Citrus, Florida

Larry Duncan with diaprepes-impacted citrus tree roots from the flatwoods.
Before citrus greening disease, or HLB, surfaced in Florida, many growers considered the diaprepes root weevil to be their worst problem. In the first report, University of Florida nematologist Larry Duncan provides an overview of the diaprepes problem and tells where to find management help online. He compares the problem on flatwoods soils and Ridge soils in the second report. In the third report, he discusses diaprepes management, ranks diaprepes as a problem for growers, and discusses its history in Florida. He provides an overview of diaprepes research in the final report. For a larger view of Larry Duncan with diaprepes-impacted citrus tree roots, please click here.

Overview of Problem
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Compares Problem on Flatwoods and Ridge Soils
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Discusses Diaprepes Management
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Overview of Diaprepes Research
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