A small green beetle is causing concern. It bores into trees and is smaller than a penny. This insect has been found in more areas.

So far this year, eight new counties have confirmed its presence. A monitoring program uses special traps to track its movement. These traps are typically put up in February or March and taken down in July or August.

The program has finished trapping for the year, but it continues to monitor for signs of the beetle's presence throughout the year. Further details about this insect and its spread are available.