Management of psyllids in NSW Christmas bush plantations

Psyllids are a serious insect pest affecting NSW Christmas bush. The pest causes damage to the new growth by rolling the leaves, thus causing the cut stems of Christmas bush 'flowers' to be considerably less marketable. The damage can also stunt growth and decrease production.

The contents of this illustrated Primefact include the following:

• Key facts
• The problem
• The host
• What are psyllids?
• The Christmas bush psyllid
• The psyllid lifecycle
• Factors favouring psyllids
• Managing psyllids
• Recommendations for further research
• Chemicals for possible control of psyllid