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Tree Killing Beetle Found

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources says a beetle that threatens walnut trees has been found in Southwest Ohio.Walnut tree products have been quarantined in Butler County after the discovery of Walnut Twig Beetles, which carry an incurable fungus that kills the trees. Eight beetles were found in traps set at a wood processing business in Butler County. No infested trees have been found.

Jim has been with WCBE since 1996. Before that he worked as a reporter at another Columbus radio station, and for three newspapers in Southwest Florida.