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Chicago, Illinois – Federal officials are urging residents across Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan to kill an invasive beetle on sight as it threatens hardwood trees this spring.
According to the U.S. Forest Service, the Asian longhorned beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis) attacks and kills maple trees along with other hardwood species, including birch, elm, willow, poplar, and horse chestnut. Officials warn the insect can spread quickly if infestations are not detected early…