July 2005 PRCGA Newsletter 3

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Volume 12 - No. 7

How To Detect Citrus Canker

Survey Tips:

Learn what normal looks like for the particular citrus type that you are inspecting.

Look for abnormalities such as excessive defoliation, yellowing.

Practice good observation skills. Find ways that work for you to stay alert while you survey. Survey in teams for accountability purposes.

Self Survey Components:

A Grove Inventory - Location, Size, Varieties & Ownership.

Inspection Protocol – Method, Surveyor’s Name, Supervisor’s Name.

Inspection Frequency – Inspection Date, Date of Last Survey.

Self Survey Frequency:

Quarterly surveys are optimal

Perform at least one or two survey cycles between May and November.

Where do I concentrate my

Survey Efforts?

· Entrances of Groves

· Edges/Perimeters of grove blocks

· Canopy of tree

Decontaminate!

Any human activity in and around citrus can spread inoculums.

Be sure to decontaminate yourself and any equipment you use in the survey process before you leave the property or block, and when you enter another property or block.

Most Susceptible types of Citrus: (Listed from most susceptible to least.)

Grapefruit, Early Gold, Itaborai, Westin, Ruby, Hamlin, Navel, Tangerines and hybrids, Midsweet, Vernia, Gardner and Valencia

What do I do if I find Canker?

Flag Suspect
Get Second Opinion
Contact local CCEP office
Do Not Collect Samples

Citrus Canker Helpline: 800-282-5153

Reporting Options: Report Survey Results to DPI Web-based reporting (currently being developed) or paper based submittal.

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