Citrus psyllid populations thrive under certain management regimes, threatening citrus production.
The Asian citrus psyllid, a pest that harms citrus trees, was studied in Florida to see how different farming methods and environmental factors affect its population. The researchers found that groves with intermittent management had more psyllids than those with other methods. Psyllid numbers were also higher in urban areas. Only conventional management reduced psyllid populations during winter. These results show that how citrus groves are managed can impact psyllid numbers, which could affect citrus production and the environment.