Controlling Citrus Leafminers with Spinosad

Effective Homeowner Treatment for Citrus Leafminer Infestations

Spinosad (Conserve, Green Light Spinosad, Success, Fertilome Borer/Leafminer spray) gives excellent control on backyard citrus. Apply when new flush is half-emerged and first leaves curl. Protecting new growth preserves carbohydrate reserves for recovery. Contact Arizona Extension Citrus Unit (cals.arizona.edu/extension) for local advice.