Invasive beetle discovered on private property in Southold

The Emerald Ash Borer was found on Long Island for the first time in Southold.

News 12 Staff

Jan 18, 2019, 4:38 PM

Updated 1,916 days ago

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An invasive beetle has been discovered on Long Island for the first time.
The Emerald Ash Borer was spotted on private property in the town of Southold. The beetle is known to devestate certain types of trees.
The bug is native to Asia and was discovered in the U.S. in Michigan back in 2002.


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