In which general US region was the Granulate Ambrosia Beetle (GAB) first detected around 2002?

Answer

Southeastern United States

The Granulate Ambrosia Beetle (GAB) was first detected in the United States in Georgia around 2002, and its distribution has expanded significantly throughout the southeastern United States.

In which general US region was the Granulate Ambrosia Beetle (GAB) first detected around 2002?
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