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The southern pine beetle (Dendroctonus frontalis) is a major pest of pine trees in eastern North America. A related species, the black turpentine beetle (Dendroctonus terebrans), often arrives earlier on the same trees. A new study adds evidence to the case that the southern pine beetle is drawn to its cousin's chemical signals, leading it to suitable trees to infest. [Read more]
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