Thermotherapy for HLB Pleases Citrus Grower

Ernie Neff May 9, 2014 Citrus, Florida

David McKenzie of Edsall Groves is pleased with the response of HLB-infected trees to passive heat treatment accomplished with plastic tents. He discusses the results, the time and temperatures needed, and more.

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