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Japanese beetles are an invasive species that feed on the leaves, flowers or fruit of more than 300 species of plants.

There are 13 known species of ticks in Minnesota. The two most common ticks found on humans are the American dog tick and black-legged tick.

The two most common biting flies in Minnesota are mosquitoes and black flies.

Visit Let's Beat the Bug for information on preventing, controlling, and treating bed bugs.

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arthropods in nature
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