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Tallahassee, Florida – Federal officials are urging residents across Florida and Alabama 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 infestations can spread quickly if not identified early…