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Citrus greening disease is caused by a bacterial infection spread by the Asian citrus psyllid.—Tom Hudson, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2026 French marigolds also specifically help eliminate carrot rust fly, carrot psyllid, and aphids.—Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026 Bacteria move from tree to tree aboard a flying insect, the Asian citrus psyllid.—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025 When the leaf miners and psyllids hatch from their eggs and start feeding, they will be eliminated.—Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for psyllid