Insect infestation - Garner Ted Armstrong Evangelistic Association https://www.garnertedarmstrong.org Let No Man Take Your Crown Sat, 05 Sep 2020 08:33:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://www.garnertedarmstrong.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/cropped-Screen-Shot-2024-05-16-at-1.06.13-PM-32x32.png Insect infestation - Garner Ted Armstrong Evangelistic Association https://www.garnertedarmstrong.org 32 32 Please, Stop It 2020: Millions of ‘Drunk’ German Wasps Invade UK https://www.garnertedarmstrong.org/please-stop-it-2020-millions-of-drunk-german-wasps-invade-uk/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=please-stop-it-2020-millions-of-drunk-german-wasps-invade-uk Sat, 05 Sep 2020 08:33:04 +0000 http://www.garnertedarmstrong.org/?p=35980 AFP 2020/Guillaume Souvant According to specialists, due to the bounty of ripened fruit at this time of the year many wasps will gorge on their fermenting juices, making them “tipsy and extra bold”. Britons are facing an “invasion from Germany”, as millions of yellow jacket wasps (Vespula Germanica) have migrated to the country, Metro reported. Those wasps...

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According to specialists, due to the bounty of ripened fruit at this time of the year many wasps will gorge on their fermenting juices, making them “tipsy and extra bold”.

Britons are facing an “invasion from Germany”, as millions of yellow jacket wasps (Vespula Germanica) have migrated to the country, Metro reported. Those wasps are bigger than usual ones and are believed to be more aggressive, with an ability to give a way more painful sting.

The angry insects live in colonies that can contain up to 10,000 individuals and they are instantly able to send out alarm signals, prompting the nest to assault an intruder.

Glen Maddison@GlenOrioleglen
….but did find this German Wasp (Vespula germanica) peering at me from the undergrowth…!

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The insects may often be “drunk”, as they consume fermented fruits, which are in abundance in British gardens during August and September.

The British tabloids have reported that a man from Dorset was “significantly stung” while trying to destroy a nest in his garden using a flamethrower. Another man set his roof on fire after using a blowtorch in a bid to get rid of a colony in Reading, while a third triggered a full-scale emergency in Tidworth, Dorset, by setting off a smoke bomb indoors and going out for the day.

Source: https://sputniknews.com/uk/202009051080372177-please-stop-it-2020-millions-of-drunk-german-wasps-invade-uk/

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]]> Insects invading Virginia and Pennsylvania could be ‘most destructive species in 150 years’ https://www.garnertedarmstrong.org/insects-invading-virginia-and-pennsylvania-could-be-most-destructive-species-in-150-years/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=insects-invading-virginia-and-pennsylvania-could-be-most-destructive-species-in-150-years Sat, 20 Oct 2018 20:04:42 +0000 http://www.garnertedarmstrong.org/?p=7622 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. “We are sad to report that we have had...

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]]> 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.

“We are sad to report that we have had our first sighting of the spotted lanternfly on our property today,” the center announced on Facebook. “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.

We are sad to report that we have had our first sighting of the spotted lanternfly on our property today. 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. We ask that you report all sightings to the PA Department of Agriculture or the Penn State Extension. A link to for reporting and for more information is provided below. Killing and collecting specimens is recommended to verify sightings and to remove individuals before they reproduce.

https://www.agriculture.pa.gov/…/spotted…/Pages/default.aspx

“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.

In February, Penn State confirmed it was teaming up with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture to “tackle what could be the most destructive species in 150 years,” the spotted lanternfly.

While these insects aren’t known to harm humans, the pests raise concerns ahead of the holiday season. Spotted lanternflies may lay their eggs on Christmas trees which could then hatch inside homes, the Philly Voice reported.

EXTREMELY RARE ‘OPEN’ BEEHIVE IN VIRGINIA STUNS WILDLIFE EXPERT

Freshly laid eggs “have a grey mud-like covering which can take on a dry cracked appearance over time,” the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture said, encouraging anyone who sees the masses to scrape it off.

Any sightings of spotted lanternfly eggs, which can be killed with alcohol or hand sanitizer, should be reported to state wildlife officials.

Madeline Farber is a Reporter for Fox News. You can follow her on Twitter @MaddieFarberUDK.

Source: https://www.foxnews.com/science/spotted-lanternfly-invading-virginia-and-pennsylvania-could-be-most-destructive-species-in-150-years

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