ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY: City of Socorro working to avoid a second beetle infestation

ABC-7 XTRA SUNDAY: City of Socorro working to avoid a second beetle infestation

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) - Last summer, the city of Socorro was dealing with an unwanted guest - the red flour beetle. The invasive pest, which lives in pecan shells, was making life miserable for both residents and business owners. Now, Socorro and El Paso County are taking measures to prevent a repeat infestation of the red flour beetle. The first preventative measure is a month-long collection of pecan shells. Through April 30th, people with pec…