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State to Strip Fruit From Trees at Thousands of Homes in San Bernardino County

State to Strip Fruit From Trees at Thousands of Homes in San Bernardino County
An agricultural inspector inspects a residential lemon tree for pests in Whittier, Calif., on April 18, 2018. Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images
Jill McLaughlin
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The California Department of Food and Agriculture plans to strip fruit from trees from more than 2,000 residences in San Bernardino County to combat the invasive Oriental fruit fly.

The department is preparing to start the large-scale fruit removal in the Redlands area of San Bernardino County.

Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.
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