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USDA Confirms Citrus Canker in a South Carolina Nursery and Takes Action

Last Modified: Mar 10, 2022
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Citrus canker causes lesions on citrus fruit, leaves, and stems.

On March 8, 2022, APHIS issued a letter to State and Territory Agricultural Regulatory Officials to inform them of the positive confirmation of citrus canker in citrus plants from a nursery in York County, South Carolina. Between August 5, 2021, and February 17, 2022, the nursery sold potentially infected citrus plants to customers throughout the United States through online sales. No nurseries received these plants. The South Carolina nursery contacted all customers who may have received potentially infected citrus plants.

APHIS is coordinating with all affected states, and will collect and destroy citrus plants in prioritized states. These prioritized states include Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, and Washington.

These immediate measures are focused on protecting the U.S. citrus industry. A factsheet with additional information regarding this emergency response for citrus canker is available.

If you are a consumer and have additional questions or concerns about plants purchased from the South Carolina nursery, please contact your State Plant Health Director for more information.

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