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Insects could potentially devastate Missouri's forests

Intro: Missouri's Conservation Department is urging Missourians to help the state keep out harmful forest insects

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The state agency is asking Missouri's to keep an eye out for two specific bugs threatening Missouri trees.

The warning comes as infestations of the non-native insects have hit forests in states to the east and north of Missouri.

Conservation Department Scientist Robert Lawrence says two insects in particular can devastate Missouri's forests.