Using the Detection Tool

Upload a single or multiple pictures of yellow stick cards to detect and count Asian citrus psyllid present on the card. After processing, the application will identify adult psyllids and draw boundaries around intact or partially damaged individuals detected on the card.

Follow these Instructions or watch the Video to ensure accurate results.

A gridded yellow sticky trap collects several insects. Intact or partial fragments of Asian citrus psyllid are outlined in red after ACP Detection Tool analysis.
Intact or partial fragments of Asian citrus psyllid are outlined in red after ACP Detection Tool analysis.

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To upload multiple images and track progress over time, please head over to EDDMapS

INSTRUCTIONS

Setting up the Yellow Sticky Traps and Using the Detection Tool

Set

Place yellow sticky traps on your citrus trees.

Upload

Upload the images of sticky cards to the platform to detect ACP.

Change

Replace sticky cards every two weeks.

Recommendation

See suggested management practices if ACP is detected.

Photograph

Take a clear photo of both sides of entire sticky card.

Contact

Contact UGA County Extension agent if you detect ACP .