Invasive Species Affecting Virginia: Spotted Lanternfly and Asian Longhorn Tick
Tuesday, August 15, 2023 · 10 am–noon
Zoom Event
The Spotted Lanternfly is an invasive species native to Asia. In 2014 it was found in Pennsylvania, and has since spread to multiple counties in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. This insect is a threat to many fruit crops and trees. The Asian Longhorn Tick is native to eastern Asia. It is a serious pest of livestock as well as pets. Cattle producers and homeowners should be aware of it. This important information will be presented by Scott Baker, ANR Agent in Bedford County.
For more information, contact Leonard Elam at 804-894-3095 or lelam@vsu.edu.
Tick photo: Eric R. Day, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Bugwood.org
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