How Many Citrus Psyllid Sprays a Year?

Ernie Neff January 20, 2014 Citrus, Florida

University of Florida entomologist Michael Rogers discusses the number of sprays needed to keep HLB-spreading psyllids under control. He also addresses the benefits of calendar-based spraying versus reactive or scouting-based spraying.

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