Deadly citrus greening disease is on the move.

USDA / APHISNamed for its green, misshapen fruit, citrus greening disease has destroyed millions of acres of citrus plants around the world. It is spread by a disease-infected insect, the Asian citrus psyllid, and has put the future of America’s citrus at risk. Help stop the spread of this deadly plant disease. Don’t risk citrus. Don’t move citrus plants.

Citrus Greening Tracker
Citrus Greening Tracker

› Interim Rule

› Alabama

Entire state is under quarantine for Asian citrus psyllids.

In order to ship host plants of the Asian citrus psyllid from Alabama, the plant must be treated, inspected and accompanied by a limited permit that prevents distribution to any citrus-producing states or territories where the Asian citrus psyllid is not present.

› Arizona

A portion of Yuma county is under quarantine for Asian citrus psyllid.

According to Federal law, host plants cannot be moved from the quarantined areas to American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, nor to areas of Arizona, California and South Carolina that have NOT been quarantined because of the presence of Asian citrus psyllid.

› California

All of Imperial, Los Angeles and Orange counties, as well as parts of San Bernardino, San Diego and Riverside counties are under quarantine for Asian citrus psyllids.

According to Federal law, host plants cannot be moved from the quarantined areas to American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, nor to areas of Arizona, California and South Carolina that have NOT been quarantined because of the presence of Asian citrus psyllid.

In order to ship host plants from locations under quarantine for the Asian citrus psyllid to areas other then those listed above, however, the plant must be treated, inspected and accompanied by a limited permit that prevents distribution to any citrus-producing states or territories where the Asian citrus psyllid is not present.

› Florida

Entire state is under quarantine for citrus greening disease and Asian citrus psyllids.

It is illegal to move live citrus plants, plant parts, budwood, or cuttings from Florida. (Note: Dooryard citrus fruit cannot be moved from Florida unless the fruit is packed at a certified packinghouse, disinfected and a USDA certificate has been issued. Florida gift fruit must also come from a certified packinghouse and be shipped under a USDA certificate.

› Georgia

Entire state is under quarantine for citrus greening disease and Asian citrus psyllids.

It is illegal to move live citrus plants, plant parts, budwood, or cuttings from Georgia.

› Guam

Entire island is under quarantine for Asian citrus psyllids.

Movement of citrus and related host plants from Guam to other parts of the US are prohibited by 7 CFR 318.13 State of Hawaii & Territories Quarantine.

› Hawaii

Every island is under quarantine for Asian citrus psyllids.

Movement of citrus and related host plants from Hawaii to other parts of the US are prohibited by 7 CFR 318.13 State of Hawaii & Territories Quarantine.

› Louisiana

Two parishes are under quarantine for citrus greening disease.

Host plants of citrus greening—including all live plants, budwood, and cuttings—are prohibited from being shipped or moved outside of the following parishes:

  • Orleans
  • Washington

Entire state is also under quarantine for Asian citrus psyllids.

In order to ship host plants of the Asian citrus psyllid from the state (except for Orleans and Washington parishes), the plant must be treated, inspected and accompanied by a limited permit that prevents distribution to any citrus-producing states or territories where the Asian citrus psyllid is not present.

› Mexico

Citrus greening has been detected in the Mexican States of Campeche, Colima, Jalisco, Nayarit, Quintana Roo and Sinaloa. Asian citrus psyllids have been detected throughout Mexico, including areas along the US border (Tijuana, Mexicali, Reynosa, Matamoros). close to the California border. Citrus plants and plant materials are prohibited entry into the US from all countries including Mexico under Federal Foreign Quarantine 7 CFR 319.19 Citrus Canker and Other Citrus Diseases. This prohibition extends to all live citrus plants, budwood, and cuttings. Decorative foliage, such as orange jasmine, also can serve as a pathway for movement of greening-infected psyllids.

› Mississippi

Entire state is under quarantine for Asian citrus psyllids.

In order to ship host plants of the Asian citrus psyllid from Mississippi, the plant must be treated, inspected and accompanied by a limited permit that prevents distribution to any citrus-producing states or territories where the Asian citrus psyllid is not present.

› Puerto Rico

Entire island is under quarantine for Asian citrus psyllids.

Entire Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is under quarantine for citrus greening disease and Asian citrus psyllids. It is illegal to move live citrus plants, plant parts, budwood, or cuttings from Puerto Rico.

In addition, movement of citrus and related host plants from Puerto Rico to other parts of the US are prohibited by 7 CFR 318.13 State of Hawaii & Territories Quarantine.

› South Carolina

Beaufort and Charleston counties are under quarantine for citrus greening disease. Host plants of citrus greening—including all live plants, budwood, and cuttings—are prohibited from being shipped or moved outside of these counties.

Three counties are also under quarantine for Asian citrus psyllids—Beaufort, Charleston, and Colleton.

According to Federal law, host plants cannot be moved from the quarantined areas to American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, nor to areas of Arizona, California and South Carolina that have NOT been quarantined because of the presence of Asian citrus psyllid.

In order to ship host plants from Colleton County to areas other than those listed in the above paragraph, however, the plant must be treated, inspected and accompanied by a limited permit that prevents distribution to any citrus-producing states or territories where the Asian citrus psyllid is not present.

› Texas

Entire state is under quarantine for Asian citrus psyllids.

In order to ship host plants of the Asian citrus psyllid from the state, the plant must be treated, inspected and accompanied by a limited permit that prevents distribution to any citrus-producing states or territories where the Asian citrus psyllid is not present.

› U.S. Virgin Islands

U.S. Virgin Islands is under quarantine for citrus greening disease and Asian citrus psyllids. It is illegal to move live citrus plants, plant parts, budwood, or cuttings from USVI.

In addition, movement of citrus and related host plants from the U.S. Virgin Islands to other parts of the US are prohibited by 7 CFR 318.13 State of Hawaii & Territories Quarantine.

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Understand the threat
Asian Psyllids
  • Citrus greening is a bacterial plant disease that destroys citrus trees.
  • It is spread by infected Asian citrus psyllids, tiny insects no bigger than gnats that feed on citrus leaves and stems.
  • There is no cure for this deadly plant disease, only prevention by not moving plants and plant material.
Understand the threat
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  • Citrus greening disease has spread throughout the state of Florida and has been found in Louisiana, South Carolina, and Georgia.
  • The entire states of Florida and Georgia are under quarantine because of citrus greening disease.
  • Asian citrus psyllids have also been found in Mexico, southern California and other citrus-producing states.
Understand the threat
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  • Moving (shipping or transporting) citrus plants outside quarantined areas
  • Grafting citrus plants
  • Buying citrus plants of an unknown origin