'It is scary': Oak-killing beetle reaches Ventura County, significantly expanding range
- Posted on January 10, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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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.
