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Invasive Beetle Poses Threat to Local Avocado Trees

Now found in LA County, the tea shot hole borer beetle could devastate the SoCal Avocado Industry

Karin Bugge, Neighbor

Posted Sat, May 26, 2012 at 1:04 pm PT|Updated Sat, May 26, 2012 at 3:24 pm PT

According to the Pasadena Star News, the beetle carries a deadly fungus and has attacked trees in seven cities throughout LA County. Full story on Pasadenastarnews.com.

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