Apple maggot found in Pasco; 4 trees to be removed

Industry news from the state of Washington:

A tiny bug found in Pasco is making officials all over the state jump to high alert.

The culprit: An apple maggot, a feared pest that to the untrained eye looks much like a fruit fly.

The problem: The insect could be a major headache for nearby orchardists, and potentially threatens the state's top agricultural commodity.

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