Biological Control of Asian Citrus Psyllids

Ernie Neff January 12, 2016 Citrus, Florida

Jawwad Qureshi

Biological control of the Asian citrus psyllids that spread HLB was one of the topics addressed at a pest management seminar Tuesday in Immokalee. University of Florida researcher Jawwad Qureshi summarizes some points he made about biological control. The seminar, hosted by citrus Extension agent Mongi Zekri, attracted approximately 70 attendees to the Southwest Florida Research and Education Center.

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