“ by Matthew Swigonski As reported by the Fresh Fruit Portal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has expanded the citrus greening #quarantines for two separate counties in Southern California. This action is necessary to prevent the spread of citrus greening to non-infested areas of the United States," The bacterial disease is spread by the Asian citrus psyllid, an invasive insect species first documented in the U.S. in 1998.“ https://www.thecooldown.com/outdoors/citrus-greening-quarantine-california-expansion/
Officials expand quarantine in Southern California after concerning discovery: 'Necessary to prevent the spread'

U.S. officials are expanding federal quarantine areas in Southern California to prevent the spread of citrus greening.

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