Golden Ridge Groves launched the first citrus U-pick spot inside a screened shelter in Florida. This Polk County site allows people to pick Ray Ruby Grapefruit and discover ways to battle citrus greening.
Shane Bevilacqua runs the place with Katie, his wife. They planted trees inside giant cages known as Citrus Under Protective Screen, or CUPS. These barriers block bugs that carry citrus greening.
“It’s a small bug that carries a disease called Huanglongbing (HLB) or citrus greening. And it has really been tough on Florida citrus,” said Shane Bevilacqua, according to Tampa Bay 28…