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2012 Florida Citrus Pest Management Guide: Introduction1

M.E. Rogers, M.M. Dewdney and T.M. Spann2

The objective of the Florida Citrus Pest Management Guide is to assist citrus growers in the identification of pest management options and the selection of appropriate control measures. This publication should serve as a reference once it has been determined that control measures might be warranted. It is not intended to replace pesticidal product labels that contain important usage information and should be immediately accessible for reference. Violations of directions for use printed on the label are against state and federal laws. Care should be taken to select only those treatments best suited for control of the specific pest(s) identified as requiring suppression. Products listed in all tables have been shown to be efficacious, non-phytotoxic to citrus, and relatively safe on non-target arthropods and microorganisms when used as directed. However, it is important to realize that results may not be consistent under different environmental, application, and tank mix conditions.

As a supplement to each table of recommendations, we have provided information on which to base a management decision specific to the target pest, weed, or disorder. This information will assist the producer in developing management strategies for a particular set of conditions and possibly identify circumstances under which chemical intervention may not be necessary.

For specific information on pest identification, biology, damage or non-chemical management techniques, refer to Extension Digital Information System (EDIS) and other IFAS, USDA, and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) publications. In addition to the authors listed throughout the Pest Management Guide, the citrus specialists and agents listed below can provide assistance with pest management information.

Research and Education Centers

Citrus REC
700 Experiment Station Road
Lake Alfred, FL 33850-2299
http://www.crec.ifas.ufl.edu
(863) 956-1151
Dr. Jacqueline K. Burns, Center Director
Dr. Kuang-Ren Chung, Plant Pathology
Dr. Michelle D. Danyluk, Citrus Processing
Dr. Megan M. Dewdney, Plant Pathology
Dr. Reza Ehsani, Agricultural Engineering
Mr. Ronald P. Muraro, Economics
Dr. Joseph W. Noling, Nematology
Dr. Michael E. Rogers, Entomology
Dr. Tim M. Spann, Horticulture

Indian River REC

2199 South Rock Road
Ft. Pierce, FL 34945-3138
http://www.irrec.ifas.ufl.edu
(772) 468-3922
Dr. Peter J. Stoffella, Center Director
Dr. Brian J. Boman, Citrus BMPs and Water Quality
Dr. Mark A. Ritenour, Postharvest Physiology

Southwest Florida REC

2686 State Road 29 N
Immokalee, FL 34142-9515
http://www.imok.ufl.edu
(239) 658-3400
Dr. John Dunckelman, Interim Center Director
Dr. Robert C. Ebel, Horticulture
Dr. Kelly T. Morgan, Soil and Water Science
Dr. Pamela D. Roberts, Plant Pathology
Dr. Fritz M. Roka, Economics
Dr. Robert E. Rouse, Citrus Horticulture
Dr. Philip A. Stansly, Entomology

Tropical REC

18905 SW 280 Street
Homestead, FL 33031-3314
http://trec.ifas.ufl.edu
(305) 246-7000
Dr. Christine T. Waddill, Center Director
Dr. Jonathan H. Crane, Tropical Fruit Crops
Dr. Jorge E. Peña, Tropical Fruit Crop Entomology

County Extension Agents - Citrus

Mr. Gary K. England
Extension Agent III, Multi-County, Fruit Crops
Brevard, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia
Lake County Extension Service
1951 Woodlea Road
Tavares, FL 32778-4052
(352) 343-4101Email: gke@ufl.edu
Vacant
Extension Agent II, Multi-County, Commercial Horticulture
Hernando, Pasco, and Sumter
Sumter County Extension Service
7620 SR 471 Suite 2
Bushnell, FL 33513-8716
Dr. Stephen H. Futch
Extension Agent IV, Multi-County, Citrus
DeSoto, Hardee, Manatee, and Sarasota
Citrus Research and Education Center
700 Experiment Station Road
Lake Alfred, FL 33850-2299
(863) 956-1151 Email: shf@ufl.edu
Mr. Timothy P. Gaver
Extension Agent II, Multi-County, Citrus
Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie
St. Lucie County Extension Service
8400 Picos Road, Suite 101
Ft. Pierce, FL 34945-3045
(772) 462-1660 Email: tgaver.49@ufl.edu
Ms. Adrian Hunsberger
Extension Agent IV, Urban Horticulture
Miami-Dade County Extension Service
18710 SW 288th Street
Homestead, FL 33030-2309
(305) 248-3311 Email: aghu@ufl.edu
Mr. G. Tim Hurner, Jr., CED
Extension Agent IV, Citrus
Highlands County Extension Service
4509 George Boulevard
Sebring, FL 33870-5867
(863) 402-6540 Email: plowboy@ufl.edu
Mr. W. Chris Oswalt
Extension Agent III, Multi-County, Citrus
Hillsborough and Polk
Polk County Extension Office
P. O. Box 9005, Drawer HS03
Bartow, FL 33831-9005
(863) 519-8677 Email: wcoswalt@ufl.edu
Dr. Mongi Zekri
Extension Agent IV, Multi-County, Citrus
Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, and Lee
Hendry County Extension Service
P. O. Box 68
LaBelle, FL 33975-0068
(863) 674-4092 Email: maz@ufl.edu

Footnotes

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This document is CPMG01, one of a series of the Plant Pathology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date December 1999. Revised February 2012. Reviewed February 2012. Visit the EDIS website at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu.

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M.E. Rogers, assistant professor, Entomology and Nematology Department; M.M. Dewdney, assistant professor, Plant Pathology Department; and T.M. Spann, assistant professor, Horticultural Sciences Department; Citrus REC, Lake Alfred, Florida; Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611.

The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Opportunity Institution authorized to provide research, educational information and other services only to individuals and institutions that function with non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations. For more information on obtaining other extension publications, contact your county Cooperative Extension service.

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