Emerald ash borer detected in Hungary and Slovakia, threatens Europe

The emerald ash borer, an invasive beetle from East Asia, has been found in Hungary and Slovakia for the first time in Europe, raising fears of spread to Belgium and other EU states. The pest has caused severe damage to ash trees in North America, and its arrival in Europe poses a significant ecological and economic threat to forests and urban trees. The extent of the infestation and potential containment measures remain uncertain.

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