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Invasive Beetle has Killed Over 200,000 Southern California Oak Trees, Raising Wildfire Risk

The rapid spread of the Goldspotted Oak Borer is killing hundreds of thousands of oak trees, undermining habitat and ...

Invasive beetle infests dozens of Ventura County oak trees

This small invasive beetle has infested dozens of Ventura County oak trees. Here's what to know.
Colorado Public Radio

Emerald Ash Borer beetles discovered in Lakewood ash trees

The first case of Emerald Ash Borer beetles has been found in central Lakewood. The invasive species infects and kills ash trees, and there’s nothing that can be done to save a tree once the bug bores ...

Goldspotted Oak Borer beetles killed 200,000 oak trees in SoCal; experts share prevention tips

The invasive Goldspotted Oak Borer beetles are responsible for killing at least 200,000 oak trees in SoCal, increasing fire ...
Indiana Daily Student

Bloomington gets $50k grant to protect ash trees

Haskell Smith, urban forester for Bloomington, said the funding will support the assessment and treatment of 530 ash trees ...
Los Angeles Times

Tree-killing beetle is on a death march through Southern California’s oaks. Can it be stopped?

Ron Durbin, who trekked with a group into a rugged Santa Clarita canyon, quickly spotted nearby trees pockmarked with D-shaped “exit holes,” a deadly calling card. This was the work of the goldspotted ...

Experts issue warning as harmful insects spread into new US territory: 'Not good'

The invasive insects have already killed "tens of millions of ash trees" across the United States, according to Minnesota ...
OPB

State crews remove trees in Washington County to slow spread of emerald ash borer

James E. Zablotny/USDA APHIS This week, crews removed dozens of infested ash trees in Forest Grove as part of a state plan to slow the spread of the destructive pest. This month, state agencies ...