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flag Amateur scientist finds invasive emerald ash borer beetle in Vancouver, prompting swift action to contain spread.

flag An amateur entomologist, Andrew Short, discovered the first emerald ash borer west of Manitoba in Vancouver, Canada, in June 2023. flag This invasive beetle, native to East Asia, has devastated ash forests across North America. flag Researchers suspect the beetle has been in Vancouver since 2020, and its discovery allows for early mitigation measures such as insecticides, tree removal, and public education to prevent further spread.

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