‘It is scary’: Oak-killing beetle reaches Ventura County, significantly expanding range

The goldspotted oak-borer, an invasive beetle responsible for killing 200,000 trees in Southern California, is now present in ...
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Massive oak tree crashes through Orange City apartment building, damaging 4 units

ORANGE CITY, Fla. — An apartment building in Orange City was heavily damaged after it was hit by a large oak tree Monday morning. Firefighters said they were called around 6:30 a.m. to the Whispering ...
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PHOTOS: Large oak tree crashes into Orange City apartments, displacing several residents

A semi crash closes SR-417 in Orange County. 3 crashes, 2 overturned semis and an acid spill create chaos on SR-417 in Orange County Read full article: 3 crashes, 2 overturned semis and an acid spill ...
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The race is on to stop a tiny pest from killing Southern California’s native oak trees

It’s less than a half-inch long but it can fell a giant oak tree in no time. The goldspotted oak borer, GSOB or Agrilus auroguttatus, is a 0.4-inch bullet-shaped beetle with six golden spots on its ...