40-character summary: Goldspotted oak borer infestation threatens oak trees in Southern California.

400-character summary: A tiny pest, the goldspotted oak borer, has invaded Southern California, threatening its native oak trees. Originating from southeast Arizona, the 0.4-inch beetle has killed 80,000 oak trees from Mexico to Southern California, primarily in San Diego County. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is considering declaring a state of emergency and hiring staff to combat the beetle infestation on various public and private lands.

May 07, 2024
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