Citrus Insects and Mites

Jamba Gyeltshen and Amanda Hodges

Lauren M. Diepenbrock and Jamie D. Burrow

Lukasz L. Stelinski

Lauren M. Diepenbrock, Lukasz L. Stelinski, Xavier Martini, andJawwad Qureshi

2026–2029 Florida Citrus Production Guide (Citrus Production Fundamentals).

Delano S. Lewis

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids, and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Frank W. Mead

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Stephen H. Futch, C. C. Childers, C. C. Childers, C. W. McCoy, andC. W. McCoy
Other Contacts: Michael E. Rogers

The insects discussed in this article are sporadic pests of Florida citrus and may be found on many alternate hosts in or near citrus plantings. These pests rarely need treatment with pesticides unless populations become excessive due to weather conditions or pesticide upsets. Where treatment is necessary, growers should apply only spot treatment of infested areas.

Lauren M. Diepenbrock, Lukasz L. Stelinski, Xavier Martini, andJawwad Qureshi

2026–2027 Florida Citrus Production Guide (Current Season Spray Guide).

Ru Nguyen, Avas B. Hamon, Thomas R. Fasulo, andThomas R. Fasulo
Other Contacts: Elena M. Rhodes

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. Published by Integrated Pest Management. This document provides an in-depth profile of the citrus blackfly, Aleurocanthus woglumi Ashby, a serious citrus pest of Asian origin. It covers the insect's distribution, life cycle, identification, economic importance, and management strategies. The citrus blackfly infests over 300 host plants, primarily citrus, causing damage by sucking nutrients from foliage and excreting honeydew, which leads to sooty mold development. Effective biological control methods, including parasitic wasps, are highlighted as key management strategies in Florida. First published July 1998.

F. W. Mead

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Xavier Martini andLauren M. Diepenbrock

2026–2029 Florida Citrus Production Guide (Citrus Production Fundamentals).

L. M. Diepenbrock, K. L. Ray, and J. D. Burrow

This publication is a brief description of the life cycle and damage of the orangedog. It is one publication in a series of quick guides to citrus pests. Each fact sheet is designed to be a quick reference of citrus pests for both residential and commercial industry audiences.

Stephen H. Futch, C. W. McCoy, C. W. McCoy, J. P. Michaud, C. C. Childers, andC. C. Childers

Of the many Homoptera pests that infest citrus groves, only a few affect the health and productivity of a tree to a level where control measures are necessary. The first step in controlling any pest is correct identification. Without this, appropriate biological or chemical control measures cannot be selected. Inappropriate pest management tactics may fail to provide control of the target pest and/or disrupt existing natural control of other pests, leading to secondary pest problems. Most of the pests included in this article are under biological control by predators, parasites and pathogens, thus minimizing the need for pesticide applications.

H. J. McAuslane

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Xavier Martini andLauren M. Diepenbrock

2026–2027 Florida Citrus Production Guide (Current Season Spray Guide).

Lauren M. Diepenbrock, Lukasz L. Stelinski, Jamie D. Burrow, andJawwad Qureshi

A two-page quick reference guide to citrus insecticides and miticides recommended in the Florida Citrus Pest Management Guide, their effects on important citrus pests, and their natural enemies.