Canker Crops Up In Boca
Canker Found On Three Boca Properties
POSTED: 6:33 a.m. EST February 20, 2002
UPDATED: 7:37 a.m. EST February 20, 2002
BOCA RATON, Fla. -- State officials say the canker crisis may be creeping back into South Florida citrus trees.
Several grapefruit, orange and key lime trees in three Boca Raton properties tested positive for canker Tuesday.
It was the first time since last July that canker has been detected in the city.
The state's anti-canker program is hinging an April 16 hearing.
Nearly two million trees have been destroyed under the eradication program since 1995.
Previous Stories:
- January 18, 2002: Treeless Homeowners Join Canker Suit
- October 1, 2001: Canker Moves North
- August 17, 2001: Canker Battle To Head To Appeals Court
- July 13, 2001: $6 Million Grant May Help Heal Canker Wounds
- July 11, 2001: Canker Court Battles Continue
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