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Texas Residents: We Need Your Help To Protect Citrus from Invasive Pests

May 03, 2021 Cecilia Sequeira, Public Affairs Specialist, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

It’s amazing to think that just three counties in Texas’ Lower Rio Grande Valley produce more than 9 million cartons of fresh grapefruit and oranges each year, making it one of the United States’ top citrus areas. But it’s not easy! South Texas citrus growers face a significant challenge: a small...

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