Home > Crops & Livestock > Crops > Citrus > Citrus and Freezing Temperatures The cold weather we typically receive now through January can cause problems for home and commercial citrus in our area. It is important to know the critical temperatures and the factors affecting them. Diaprepes root weevil – a new pest of citrus, sweet potatoes, sugarcane and ornamental plants in Louisiana [Image: diaprepes weevil adult] The citrus root weevil, Diaprepes abbreviatus, is an important crop pest that has now invaded Louisiana. This article describes the life history, host range and recommended management strategies in commercial citrus groves. How to scout for the asian citrus psyllid and greening disease [Image: Asian citrus psyllid on leaf] This video will teach you how to scout your citrus trees for the asian citrus psyllid and greening disease. Get the Facts about Citrus Greening (or Huanglongbing) [Image: citrus greening] Citrus greening is one of the most serious citrus diseases, and a pest responsible for spreading it has now been found in Louisiana. Information on what to look for and where to look, what plants are preferred by the disease and where to report suspected disease symptoms or insect sightings.  more articles... Citrus Greening (or Huanglongbing) Identification Card [Image: citrus greening] Identification of citrus greening and the Asian citrus psyllid. Citrus Leaf Miner Management [Image: Damage caused by the citrus leafminer] Citrus trees that survived hurricane damage may have lost significant amounts of foliage. These trees could experience a strong flush as they start their own healing process. This is very important because new foliage will provide nutrients needed for winter survival and faster tree recovery. Producers must implement practices to protect from additional leaf loss which can be caused by the citrus leafminer. Powerpoint about insects and mites that attack commercial citrus groves. [Image: sooty mold] This powerpoint presentation includes pictures of insects and mites that attack commercial citrus groves in Louisiana. It also discusses a recommended insecticide plan to control these insects and mites to minimize their impact on yield in citrus groves. Be sure to check and make sure all chemicals that are recommended are currently labeled before applying them to citrus trees. Powerpoint presentation on insects and mites that attack backyard citrus [Image: citrus blackfly] This presentation includes a number of pictures of insects and mites that attack backyard citrus in Louisiana. It also includes current recommendations for control. Note that you should check to make sure that all insecticides are currently labeled before using them on your citrus. Insects that attack citrus in Louisiana [Image: Citrus blackfly and wooly whitefly] This gallery includes pictures of insects that attack citrus in Louisiana, such as: woolly white flies, citrus blackfly nymphs and adults, citrus leafminers, Western leaf-footed bugs, Mealybugs, and orange-dog caterpillars. Louisiana Citrus: Pucker up for unique treat during peak season [Image: Louisianasatsuma] Pick up Louisiana citrus at roadside stands and in local markets and groceries from now through the holidays. The 2009 crop is one of the best in recent years, says Alan Vaughn, LSU AgCenter agent in Plaquemines Parish, the leading citrus-producing parish in the state. Projected Costs Of Establishing And Operating A Louisiana Citrus Grove The purpose of this report is to provide estimates of cost of production and net returns for a Louisiana citrus grower with about 5 acres in production. A citrus grove has a long productive life. Budgets evolve over the first five years of the enterprise from establishment costs to a grove approaching maturity. Succeeding years would be similar to the 5th year budget. Lafourche-Terrebonne Area Citrus Growers Hope To Fill Void Left By Storms With most of the citrus groves in Plaquemines Parish destroyed by last fall’s hurricanes, growers in the Lafourche-Terrebonne area are preparing to fill part of that market niche. Meetings Bring Farmers Together To Consider Options After Storms [Image: Farmers attending workshop on options after storms] Farmers attending workshops in Acadia and Calcasieu parishes Tuesday (Oct. 25) learned about assistance for dealing with hardships caused by two hurricanes that struck the state this summer. Similar sessions, organized by the LSU AgCenter, were planned for New Iberia, Hammond and Raceland over the next few days. Louisiana Citrus Can Be Found But At A Premium This Year [Image: Viewing damage to citrus crop and orchard] Louisiana citrus is another of the state’s agricultural crops heavily damaged by the hurricanes this year. Officials say some Louisiana citrus will be available despite the devastation brought by Hurricane Katrina to southeastern Louisiana, but they warn it will be at a premium. Click for more information...