Trapping and Repellent Techniques for Huanglongbing Management in Citrus Orchards: Innovative Strategies to Combat Vector-Mediated Disease Transmission

Abstract The global increase in human population has heightened the demand for citrus fruits and their derivatives, necessitating effective management strategies to mitigate impact of huanglongbing (HLB) disease. Caused by gram-negative bacteria such as ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’, africanus’, americanus’, HLB is primarily transmitted insect vector Diaphorina citri. While traditional suppression methods using insecticides have proven ineffective, innovative approaches are required control disease spread. This study aims address persistent nature its ability transmit throughout life cycle emphasizing trapping repellent techniques. By implementing early detection methods, utilizing disease-resistant varieties, employing disease-free seeds, enhancing nutritional regimes, reducing populations, promising results been achieved populations limiting inoculum. implications this research underscore importance adopting strategies, alongside use plants, effectively manage safeguard plantations worldwide.