It’s not just commercial citrus that is susceptible to these diseases. When infected trees, fruit, clippings, equipment or even workers are moved to a new area, the disease comes with them. ![]() Learn more about each disease by visiting the What Are the Diseases section of the Save Our Citrus website. Four serious citrus diseases found in the United States include Huanglongbing (also known as citrus greening or HLB for short), citrus canker, citrus black spot and sweet orange scab. Moving citrus trees is the fastest way that citrus diseases are spread. ![]() You’ve heard the saying “move it or lose it.” When it comes to citrus trees, it’s “Move It AND Lose It.” When you move citrus trees, you risk losing America’s citrus altogether – think breakfast with no fresh oranges, grapefruit or even juice. ![]() It’s no longer as simple as packing it up and shipping it, or buying a citrus tree at a road side stand to bring home. But gone are the days of sharing the fruit trees or seeds with friends and family out of state or even in the next county. ![]() Soon, citrus producing states across America, including Arizona, California, Florida, Louisiana and Texas, will be full of fresh citrus. Help Save Our Citrus - visit or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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