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New disease killing beech trees in New Jersey, experts say

Experts say a new disease killing beech trees in New Jersey is worse than the spotted lanternflies.

Lauren Due

May 8, 2023, 6:35 AM

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A microscopic worm is devastating one of New Jersey's most common trees: beech trees. Experts say this is much worse than the spotted lanternflies.

News 12 New Jersey’s Lauren Due talked to an expert in Morristown to explain more about beech leaf disease, why it's bad, and see what homeowners can do to protect beech trees.

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