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Posted Mon Jan 14 2008: from UPI: Invasive beetle attacks redbay trees http://apocadocs.com/s.pl?1200276576 "Tallahassee, Fla. A beetle imported from Asia is spreading around the southeast United States, leaving dead and dying redbay trees in its wake. The redbay ambrosia beetle is believed to have entered the country through Savannah, Ga., in 2002, probably in a wood pallet or packing case. It has spread into the Carolinas and south to Florida, where it was spotted for the first time last summer in Brevard County in central Florida, Florida Today reports. The beetle produces a fungus that spreads throughout a tree, eventually killing it. The fungus nourishes more generations of beetles." [Read more stories about: invasive species, forests] New!: No reader quips yet -- be the first! Got a PaniQuip? Your Quip (limit 140 characters, no links, just wit): First name: The text shown in the Web image to the right: We reserve the right to reuse, remove, or refuse any entry.

The ApocaDocs say: This redbay ambrosia beetle reminds us of the retirees who invade Florida in their RVs or build their condos, negatively impacting the local environment. NEXT> More stories: Beetles may wipe out Colo. lodgepoles Hordes of rats ravaging Indian state (Invasive beetle attacks redbay trees) Oil shale rises again in Western Colorado U.N. says prepare for big flu pandemic economic hit Want to explore more? Try the PaniCloud!

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