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Southern pine beetles killing thousands of trees across Long Island

An invasive insect is forcing thousands of trees to be cut down on Long Island's East End. The southern pine beetle is eating and destroying native pitch pines and other trees. Experts tell CBS2's Jennifer McLogan the only way to stop the bug is to take down infected trees.
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