This group of dogs completed 15 months of training and research funded by USDA HLB/MAC.  They are the first canines to be trained to detect the Asian Citrus Psyllid. The canines work with their handlers to locate the breeding sites of this insect in commercial citrus orchards and residential yards.  This assists growers and government agencies to eradicate this invasive pest. 

This program is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and services are provided at no cost to those that request detection services.