We have a problem with southern pine bark beetles. They can kill a pine tree in quick order and spread. Whenever they are found the forest service will destroy the tree and every tree within a certain radius to be sure they got them and their eggs.......
Having driven from Miami to Naples many times on Route 41...through the Everglades...no creature that can be found in Florida surprises me. I love driving that route and last year I decided to visit Everglades National Park. When entering I found that veterans get into national parks for free and thankfully my license says “Veteran” on it.