Invasive Oak-Killing Beetle Expands in Ventura County
Originally Published 1 day ago — by Los Angeles Times
A dangerous invasive beetle, the goldspotted oak borer, has reached Ventura County, California, threatening local oak ecosystems with significant tree mortality. The beetle, native to Arizona, spreads mainly through firewood and has already killed around 200,000 oak trees in the state. Efforts are underway to contain its spread through tree removal, insecticides, and public education, but eradication remains unlikely.