According to the California Department of Food and Agriculture
(CDFA), an invasive insect known as the Asian Citrus Psyllid has been
found in Roseville. Asian Citrus Psyllid, or ACP is a serious pest of
citrus because it vectors a bacteria that is 100% fatal to citrus trees.
As a result of this detection, CDFA is placing a significant
portion of the City of Roseville, as well as portions of Rocklin,
Lincoln, North Highlands, Citrus Heights, and unincorporated Placer
County under quarantine.
This quarantine will mean that
residents and businesses (primarily plant nurseries) will be prohibited
from moving or selling citrus plant material including stems and leaves
from within the quarantine boundaries.
For more information about citrus pest and disease prevention, visit http://www.californiacitrusthreat.org/ or call the CDFA Pest Hotline at 800-491-1899.