Insect spreading across Minnesota poses risk to trees

Dangers of twin-lined chestnut borer

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(ABC 6 News) — A species of insect is spreading across Minnesota and threatening the trees.

The Department of Natural Resources says this year oak trees are under threat from an insect called the two-lined chestnut borer.

Watch the video above to learn more about how you can keep it away from your trees.