Movento Controls Many Citrus Pests

Dan Citrus, Florida

Bayer CropScience’s Movento, providing broad spectrum control of numerous insects including psyllids, leafminers and rust mites, is in its first full-use season in Florida. Bayer’s Rachel Walters discusses the product in this report. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Particle Size and Speed Count in Low-Volume Citrus Sprays

Dan Citrus, Florida

Growers must adhere to particle size regulations when using low-volume sprays to control the HLB-transmitting Asian citrus psyllid. In the first report below, University of Florida entomologist Lukasz Stelinski tells how Sept. 15 and Sept. 16 low-volume applicator calibration rodeos in Florida can help growers adhere to particle size restrictions. In the second report, Stelinski discusses speed and safety issues …

Citrus Low-Volume Sprays for Psyllid, HLB Control Addressed

Dan Citrus, Florida

Low-volume pesticide sprays to control the psyllid that spreads HLB, or citrus greening disease, have become very popular with many growers. However, there are special considerations for low-volume sprays; University of Florida entomologist Lukasz Stelinski addresses some of them in these reports. He tells why low-volume sprays are so popular and discusses spraying only every other row, cutting pesticide application …

Psyllid Moves Closer to California Citrus

Dan Citrus, Florida

California citrus growers are on high alert because of the deadly Asian Citrus Psyllid that seems to be moving closer to groves there. Southeast AgNet’s Randall Weiseman has more. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

Citrus Scientist Cites Research Benefits and Gaps

Dan Citrus, Florida

University of Florida plant pathologist Megan Dewdney cites some of the benefits the Florida citrus industry received from $17 million worth of research last year, as well as what she see’s as some shortfalls. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024