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Triad homeowner finds invasive spotted lanternflies in her backyard, what you need to know about the pest
The spotted lanternfly is an invasive pest that can be detrimental to plants, crops and properties. Where they can be found ...
‘Stay on the lookout for this pest’: Invasive spotted lanternfly spotted in NC
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Invasive spotted lanternflies have now been spotted in Rockingham County after being found ...
3-month herbicide treatment to target invasive plant species in Eno River from Hillsborough to Durham
A pesky, invasive species of plant found in the Eno River has caught the attention of the NC Department of Environmental ...
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Climate change impact on invasive species is being studied at NC State: 'Seeing invasive spread'
Oten is a forester from NC State. She studies the impact on our forests and says the warmer weather is already leading to more invasive species ... can cause to the plants that they're feeding ...
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'Pick a spot that matters to you': How to start eradicating invasive species in your yard
“Pick a spot that matters to you,” is the advice Karro Frost gives home gardeners when it comes to removing invasive plants from the landscape. Identify the plant, learn its cycle and uproot ...
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Invasive species cost trillions in damages: study
From river-clogging plants to disease-carrying insects, the direct economic cost of invasive species worldwide has averaged ...
An invasive venomous ant is spreading in the US — here’s where people should watch out because a sting can be fatal
People may suffer from an allergic reaction after a sting that can send them to the hospital without treatment. Symptoms can include difficulty breathing, a weak or rapid heart rate, vomiting, hives, ...