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Forest service detects emerald ash borer in 5 additional counties

Forest service detects emerald ash borer in 5 additional counties
Phys.org Friday 21 August 2026, 12:40 UTC 1 min read
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The Texas A&M Forest Service has confirmed emerald ash borer in Delta, Erath, Hardin, Walker and Wood counties, continuing the spread of the invasive insect into new areas of Texas. Eight new counties have been confirmed with detections this year.

The Texas A&M Forest Service has confirmed emerald ash borer in Delta, Erath, Hardin, Walker and Wood counties, continuing the spread of the invasive insect into new areas of Texas. Eight new counties have been confirmed with detections this year.
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