Citrus greening found in Cerritos, California tree
California Department of Food and Agriculture staff found the HLB-infected tree after an intensive search survey in an area where Asian citrus psyllids were found that tested positive for the bacteria Candidatus Liberibacter spp.
The diseased tree was located across the street from the property where the bacteria-carrying psyllids were detected. PCR testing confirmed the disease. The diseased tree was removed the week of Dec. 19, thanks to the homeowners who proactively granted permission to CDFA staff.
source: westernfarmpress.com
