Velvet Longhorned Beetle Threat | Portland News

A deadly Asian beetle is spreading through Oregon’s forests and orchards, threatening apple, cherry, and peach trees—and even lumber—by burrowing into both green and dry wood. It hitchhikes on untreated firewood and furniture, so officials are urging everyone to keep wood within ten miles of its origin to slow the invasion. Your vigilance could save local farms and forests. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.kptv.com/2026/09/14/invasive-wood-boring-beetle-spreads-across-oregon/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/42f964cffbd6d3db Report issues to [email protected].