Sweet Orange Scab (SOS)

Regulation and Quarantine Boundaries


SOS disease on lime
Pest Hotline: 1-800-491-1899

The plant disease known as Sweet Orange Scab (SOS) is believed to be caused by the fungal pathogen Elsinöe australis, which results in the formation of pustules (small raised spots or rounded swelling) and lesions on the skin or rind of citrus fruit.


Quarantine Map Overview

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2023 SOS Overview

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