Sniffing dogs join the fight against invasive spotted lanternflies
Dia the Labrador retriever sniffs out the eggs of the invasive insects at a vineyard. CREDIT: Eric Clifton/Kaitlyn ...
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New species of invasive fly spotted in Georgia | Here's what you need to know
A new bug has landed in Georgia and the Georgia Department of Agriculture says if you see it, kill it! They say the native Asian flies feed on plants and trees and could weaken crops. Experts say ...
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Invasive flies have never been worse in Pennsylvania's mushroom capital, homeowners say. But eliminating them is a challenge
When Brendan Nerney wakes up, it's not the sound of his alarm clock he dreads, but the dull buzzes from bug zappers strung throughout his Chester County home. Throughout the historic ...
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‘A plague to be reckoned with’: UMN research creates a buzz with invasive fruit fly research
With a taste for fruits like raspberries, strawberries, blueberries and cherries, the invasive species has hit Minnesota berry ... but never with this type of fruit fly, he said. “These are all a new ...
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Spotted Lanternfly Update
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets recently announced that the spotted lanternfly has been found in new locations across the state. It is an invasive pest insect that feeds on ...
Pa. ‘mushroom capital’ besieged by invasive insects: ‘They’re everywhere’
Invasive insects are irritating homeowners in what’s considered the United States’ “mushroom capital.” According to The ...
'One of the most important species for science': How the humble fruit fly transformed four fields of research
The common fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster), more correctly called the vinegar fly, is a frequent visitor to ripe fruit in ...
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Dogs could help reduce spread of spotted landternflies, Cornell study finds
Dogs are seen as man’s best friend and hold many societal roles from pets to police dogs and everything in between. In a new ...
Texas on alert for invasive flesh-eating parasite not seen since the 1960s
The flesh-eating fly larvae, which were recently detected in Mexico, were declared eradicated from Texas in the 1960s.
Texas officials warn public of flesh-eating maggots found in Mexico
Texas Parks and Wildlife officials warn hunters of an invasive flesh-eating parasite recently found in animals in Mexico.
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Why dogs might be our best defense against spotted lanternflies
Uncover the key to stopping spotted lanternflies. Learn how dogs and humans play a crucial role in detecting this destructive agricultural pest.