A QUARANTINE WAS TRIGGERED AFTER A citrus-destroying pest WAS found in Ventura CountY. The adult Asian citrus psyllid, which is smaller than a grain of rice, was found in a trap in the coastal TOWN of La Conchita. Inspectors are NOW working to determine the extent of the infestation. Ventura County has 24 THOUSAND acres of commercial citrus.
Earlier this month, THE Discovery of the Asian citrus psyllid in San Bernardino County led to pesticide treatments in the Montclair and Upland areas.
