IFAS Extension
Agriculture
Abstract
Monitoring ACP populations is an important tool in the integrated management of citrus greening. The most efficient way to estimate field populations of this insect is by monitoring adults. Tap sampling has proven to provide data needed to make informed decisions for managing this insect pest. Other pest and beneficial insects and mites may fall on the sheet and can also be counted. We recommend 10 tap samples in each of the 10 locations per block, 5 on the periphery and 5 in the interior. ACP tends to accumulate on the block periphery, which therefore may require more frequent sprays.
About this Publication
This document is ENY-887, one of a series of the Department of Entomology and Nematology, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date January 2016. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.
How to Cite
Stansly, P. A., & Qureshi, J. A. (2016). TAP Sampling for Asian Citrus Psyllid (ACP) Field Sheet. EDIS, 2016(1). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-in1116-2016
Authors
Jawwad Qureshi
Specialist
University of Florida
professor, Department of Entomology and Nematology, UF/IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, Immokalee, FL
Phillip Stansly
external
University of Florida
professor of entomology (deceased), Entomology and Nematology Department, UF/IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, Immokalee, FL
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