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Notice, There is a new disease of citrus plants known as Citrus Greening, It is a very serious problem, please Go to www.saveourcitrus.org for more information. The insect carrier of this disease, the Asian citrus psyllid, has now been found in Yuma County, and the County is now in quarantine and cannot ship citrus to certain countries and other states. Should an Agricultural inspector request your assistance by placing an insect trap on your citrus tree(s), please cooperate with them.

Other informative links:

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/publications/plant_health/content/printable_version/faq_citrus_greening.pdf

With photos:

http://ipm.ifas.ufl.edu/agriculture/citrus/asian.shtml