Articles from Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program
In recognition of Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month (IPPDAM) in April, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is spotlighting ongoing efforts to safeguard California’s vast agricultural and residential landscapes, including biocontrol efforts, where natural predators help reduce invasive pest populations.
By Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program · Via Business Wire · April 1, 2026
With an influx of Californians expected to travel over Labor Day weekend, agricultural officials are cautioning Californians on what NOT to pack for their trips – homegrown citrus fruit and plant material.
By Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program · Via Business Wire · August 26, 2025

AAA is forecasting a record 70.9 million Americans will be traveling over the Fourth of July as summer travel hits a record high, and agricultural officials are cautioning Californians on what NOT to pack for their trips – homegrown citrus fruit and plant material.
By Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program · Via Business Wire · July 1, 2024