
An adult spotted lanternfly in Salford Township, Montgomery county, Pennsylvania.
An adult spotted lanternfly in Salford Township, Montgomery county, Pennsylvania.
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An adult spotted lanternfly in Salford Township, Montgomery county, Pennsylvania.
Airdate: Thursday, March 3, 2022
The spotted lantern fly, emerald ash borer, snake head fish, and kudzu are all examples of the large number of invasive plants, insects and aquatic animals in Pennsylvania.
This week is National Invasive Species Awareness Week. Invasive species are non-native plants, animals, pathogens, and microorganisms. They can be found on land or in water.
Once they become established in areas outside their normal habitat range, they are capable of causing severe damage, including harming the economy, the environment, or human health.
Pennsylvania certainly has its share of invasive species in the form of insects and plants that have caused a lot of damage.
Joining us on Thursday’s Smart Talk are James Grazio, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Great Lakes Biologist and Fred Strathmeyer, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary for Plant Industry and Consumer Protection.
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