Occurrence and Integrated Control Technology of Citrus Diseases and Insect Pests in Baise City
Citrus is the second largest fruit industry in Baise City,Guangxi,and it is an important source of income for farmers in Baise City.However,in recent years,citrus diseases and insect pests have occurred frequently,and industrial development has been hindered.From 2021 to 2023,the occurrence types and damage characteristics of citrus diseases and insect pests in Baise City were investigated in fixed spots and on tour.The results showed that a total of 21 diseases and 34 insect pests were found.Among them,the more serious diseases were citrus anthracnose,gray mold,sooty blotch,yellow spot,Huanglongbing disease,canker disease and citrus stem pitting(Citrus tristezavirus).The more serious pests awere citrus psyllid,citrus aphid,citrus fruit fly,red spider,rust mite and citrus thrip.According to the survey results,the prevention and control measures and strategies were put forward:selecting disease-free,insect-healthy seedlings or large seedlings for planting,strengthening the agricultural management of citrus orchards,rationally controlling fertilizer and water,and paying attention to the application of bio-bacterial organic fertilizer to enhance tree vigor;it is necessary to monitor and detect diseases and pests,and comprehensively apply agricultural,physical,biological and chemical measures to control diseases and pests,so as to provide strategies for the prevention and control of citrus diseases and pests in Baise City.
CitrusDiseases and insect pestsOccurrenceComprehensive prevention and control