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Something is wiping out Florida’s palm trees. Here’s what to watch for

Something is wiping out Florida’s palm trees. Here’s what to watch for

Florida’s palm trees are being increasingly jeopardized thanks to a disease that’s spreading through the state. That’s according to UF/IFAS’ Larry Figart, an extension agent in urban forestry for the Duval County Extension Service. In a blog post earlier this year, Figart touched on the threat, identified as “Lethal Bronzing Disease” (LBD). [BELOW: Florida’s native palm trees are under attack] …

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