What do you give an injured lemon? LEMON-AID! Today’s podcast is all about saving the citrus, protecting the OJ, rescuing the grapefruits and pomelos: we are talking about citrus greening disease! Learn all about this insect vector sucking up tree phloem like a goshdarn juice box and how it spits out dangerous bacteria. Hear Lindsay discuss why we need citrus in our diet and why you’ve seen so many non-Navel orange fruits in your local supermarket. Get comfy. Pour a glass of orange juice or lemonade. This is Infested.

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