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Spokane, Washington – Hikers heading to Riverside State Park or biking the Centennial Trail this spring are being urged to act immediately if they spot a destructive invasive beetle that can wipe out hardwood trees across the Spokane area.
According to the U.S. Forest Service and the Washington State Department of Agriculture, the Asian longhorned beetle attacks and kills maple, birch, willow, poplar and elm trees. Officials warn that infestations can spread quickly in clustered park environments if not reported early…