Pest & Disease

Today's California Avocado Industry is confronted with various pests and diseases, but useful facts and tools can assist in combating such challenges. Please click the below images to learn more about the pests and diseases currently threatening California Avocados, including their background, identification characteristics, mitigation techniques and more.

Please click images to learn more about pests & diseases currently threatening California Avocados:

 

Avocado Lace Bug Avocado Thrips Persea Mite

Trunk Canker & Collar Rot
Branch Canker

Sunblotch Disease

Root Rot

 

 (pictures courtesy of UC Statewide IPM Program)

 

Additional Pest-Management Resources: