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

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The goldspotted oak-borer, an invasive beetle responsible for killing 200,000 trees in Southern California, is now present in Ventura County. It's the northernmost reach of the insect.

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‘It is scary’: Oak-killing beetle significantly expanding range in SoCal

LOS ANGELES — A tiny beetle responsible for killing hundreds of thousands of oak trees in Southern California has reached Ventura County, marking a troubling expansion.

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'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 Ventura County. It's the northernmost reach of the insect.

·Los Angeles, United States
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Los Angeles Times broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
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