New and well known pests of California eucalypts

Tuesday, November 17, 2015: 10:12 AM
200 J (Convention Center)
Gevork Arakelian , Los Angeles County Department of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights & Measures, South Gate, CA
Eucalypts are among the most common trees planted in urban and rural areas of California. In the last three decades several exotic eucalypt pests have become established in the state. The review summarizes recent and past insect pest introductions, shows the spectrum of hosts affected and overall impact in various landscape settings.