US: Asian psyllids found in California
Officials with the state Department of Food and Agriculture are concerned a backyard infestation could lead to the destruction of hundreds of thousands of acres of citrus groves across the state.
The University of Florida estimates that the disease has resulted in more than 6,600 lost jobs, $1.3 billion in lost revenue to growers and $3.6 billion in lost economic activity since it was discovered in Florida in 2005.
State workers will be spraying trees in the area as of this week. Inhabitants close to the spray will receive notices informing them of the time treatment will be taking place and further instructions.
In February, the state declared seven counties in Southern California under quarantine, after the first - and as yet, only - case of greening was discovered in the state, in a domestic fruit tree in Hacienda Heights.
The local areas to be treated include the neighborhoods around San Juan Creek and the 1-5, near Junipero Serra and Rancho Viejo roads and the western end of Avenido Pico in San Clemente, according to maps on display.
Source: sanclemente.patch.com