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Insects invading Virginia and Pennsylvania could be 'most destructive species in 150 years'...
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| 10/20/2108
| Madeline Farber
Posted on 10/20/2018 8:20:18 AM PDT by caww
An invasive insect species native to China, India and Vietnam is posing a problem in at least two states.... 'The Spotted Lanternfly' is harming crops in Winchester, Virginia, WDVM reported. The Pennsylvania-based Churchville Nature Center said the creatures were also spotted for the first time on its property Thursday.
"If it is new to you, this invasive plant hopper is threatening the forests of the northeast as well as the lumber and agricultural industries. Please keep an eye out for the insect."
The species poses a threat to agriculture and has the ability to greatly impact the grape, hops and logging industries, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture warned.
The insect causes damage to plants because of its method of feeding, the rapid buildup of large populations and the production of honeydew, a by-product of their feeding activity that serves as a medium for fungal growth. [Spotted lanternfly] can also be a nuisance pest to homeowners when found in large numbers, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services said in a statement when the species was first detected in the state in February.
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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; US: Pennsylvania; US: Virginia
KEYWORDS: china; freetrade; freetraitors; honeydew; hopper; india; insects; invasiveinsect; mfn; mfnstatus; paping; planthopper; redchina; spottedlanternfly; vietnam
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posted on
10/20/2018 8:20:18 AM PDT
by
caww
To: caww
They can only hope for a frigid winter. It seems these pests are more acclimated to warmer climates.
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posted on
10/20/2018 8:22:42 AM PDT
by
txrefugee
To: caww
We are in Lower Lehigh County and full of them. Seem to especially like rose bushes and red maple trees. We keep spraying with whatever bug killer we can find.
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posted on
10/20/2018 8:22:48 AM PDT
by
katnip
To: caww
Isn’t free trade grand?
We still have the stink bugs from Asia everywhere, now this.
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posted on
10/20/2018 8:27:45 AM PDT
by
Shadow44
To: caww
More global trade, more global pests.
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posted on
10/20/2018 8:28:02 AM PDT
by
samtheman
(On to victory in November)
To: caww
The species poses a threat to agriculture and has the ability to greatly impact the grape, hops and logging industries WHAT?! They're a threat to beer??? That's it. Declare total war on 'em!
To: caww
I thought California was their best target to flip seats.
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posted on
10/20/2018 8:29:26 AM PDT
by
BobL
(I eat at McDonald's and shop at Walmart - I just don't tell anyone.)
To: txrefugee
Why is it always Asia dumping these hideous species onto our shores?
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posted on
10/20/2018 8:30:01 AM PDT
by
Titus-Maximus
(The trouble with socialism is that you soon run out of other people's zoo animals to eat.)
To: caww
Globalism brings invasive species of both insects, viruses, and humans. All will cause destruction of the 1st world.
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posted on
10/20/2018 8:30:03 AM PDT
by
EURASLEEP
(The EU is Crashing and They're Asleep at the Wheel)
To: caww
Eek! Another invasive species, just like the “Caravan!”
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posted on
10/20/2018 8:30:33 AM PDT
by
miserare
( Indict Hillary!)
To: Shadow44
stink bugsHATE those little bastards ! !
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posted on
10/20/2018 8:31:03 AM PDT
by
tomkat
To: caww
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posted on
10/20/2018 8:32:53 AM PDT
by
BenLurkin
(The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
To: caww
Oy! Thank goodness we often get temps below zero here in MA.
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posted on
10/20/2018 8:33:37 AM PDT
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: katnip
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posted on
10/20/2018 8:34:52 AM PDT
by
EEGator
To: Daffynition
'The Spotted Lanternfly' is harming crops in Winchester, Virginia, WDVM reported. The Pennsylvania-based Churchville Nature Center said the creatures were also spotted for the first time on its property Thursday. What did they look like before they were spotted?
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posted on
10/20/2018 8:35:10 AM PDT
by
Ezekiel
(All who mourn(ed!) the destruction of America merit the celebration of her rebirth.)
To: LibWhacker
And wine. Fortunately, juniper berries are not on the list.
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posted on
10/20/2018 8:35:26 AM PDT
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: caww
Hops and grapes. That’ll get the attention of folks.
Which cargo ship brought those in?
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posted on
10/20/2018 8:35:45 AM PDT
by
bgill
(CDC site, "We don't know. how people are infected with Ebola.")
To: bgill
You’re assuming the introduction was accidental.
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posted on
10/20/2018 8:38:31 AM PDT
by
null and void
(The big problem is that the republicans don't keep their campaign promises and the democrats do!)
To: Shadow44
"We still have the stink bugs from Asia everywhere, now this."
My sister-in-law lives in Ontario, NY, near Rochester, and she said the stink bugs were particularly horrible this summer.
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posted on
10/20/2018 8:38:35 AM PDT
by
mass55th
(Courage is being scared to death - but saddling up anyway...John Wayne)
To: null and void
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posted on
10/20/2018 8:39:12 AM PDT
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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