Government scientists are using drones and sniffer dogs to seek out a beetle which feeds off conifer trees
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Government scientists are using drones and sniffer dogs to seek out a beetle which feeds off conifer trees
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The government is using drone and sniffer dogs to fight back against a beetle which is threatening to destroy trees across the UK after wreaking havoc in Europe.
Forestry Research said the UK is the first country to eradicate the beetle after five-year battle.
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