Ability to Respond Total:18 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )
Confidence:High
Confidence Notes:Common pest in Florida citrus groves, rarely resulting in significant economic damage.
Impact
Spread
Notes
Score
Spread Rate
Easily transport on infested fruit of plant material. Limited local spread by wind or hitchhiking. Commonly intercepted by CDFA.
4
Spread Amount
Wide host range (34 varieties of plants in 13 families). Capable of rapid reproduction. Native to Asia but as spread to most Citrus growing regions around the world.
5
Damage
Notes
Score
Ecological
Increased insecticide usage would result to manage this pest if it established - this could threaten environmental quality.
1
Agricultural
Would lower citrus yields and increase crop production costs for citrus nursery stock and fruit industries. Considered a quarantine pest by many of California’s trading partners. Other hosts pineapple, jackfruit, peppers, banana, guava, and Spanish moss
4
Infrastructure
0
Cultural
Home gardens and impacts on ornamentals/landscapes.
1
Health
0
Benefit
Notes
Score
Ecological
0
Agricultural
0
Infrastructure
0
Cultural
0
Health
0
Total
15
Ability to Respond
Ease of Response
Notes
Score
Detection
Scales overall are difficult to sample and detect is due to their small size, cryptic habits.
3
Control
Biocontrol includes a parasitic wasp and ladybird beetle. Chemical control effective but can require multiple applications for severe infestations. Sanitation very important.
