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How to recognize and combat citrus leaf miner in lemon trees
Citrus Miner
Insect
Type:
Risk to the plant:
MILD
Phyllocnistis Citrella
Pathogen:
Minadores
WHO CAUSES IT?
The citrus leafminer, scientifically known as Phyllocnistis citrella, is a pest that affects citrus trees in many regions of the world. It is a small moth whose larvae undermine the leaves of citrus trees, causing significant damage to the health and production of the trees. Citrus leafminer larvae feed on leaf tissue, creating characteristic galleries that can weaken the plant and reduce its photosynthesis capacity.
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SYMPTOMS
In citrus, citrus leafminer can cause a number of harmful symptoms. Among the most common signs are the presence of galleries or tunnels in the leaves, as well as Taches and discolorations on the leaf surface. Additionally, infested trees may show poor growth, yellowing or wilting leaves, and decreased fruit production.
DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS
Temperature:
20°C - 30°C
Humidity:
60% - 80%
HOW IS IT SPREAD?
Human transport, contaminated plant material, biological vectors.
HOW TO ELIMINATE IT?
Home treatments
There are no home treatments
Natural allies
Chemical treatments
There are no treatments for this disease. Treatments are directed at the insect vectors that transmit it. See insect treatments.
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