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@wildrapier1974 Thank you for reporting! There is a known infestation in the Indian Orchard area of Springfield. If this is not from there, you can file a report at
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@KateToomey This is from a known SLF-infested area in Worcester (southwest of Lake Quinsigamond), thank you for flagging it for us though!!
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Have you used our online pest dashboard to track spotted lanternfly and other invasive species in Massachusetts? We're looking for folks to take a really quick survey (link is on the splash screen that pops up)
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Happy #TipItTuesday! With the crazy amount of rain we've been having lately in Mass., this is your reminder to tip over any containers of standing water on your property, before they become overrun with mosquito larvae! #mosquitoes #fightthebite
#donatebloodtoday
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Show your appreciation for maples, birches, willows, and other trees during Tree Check Month by checking them for signs of invasive insects like Asian longhorned beetle #ALB #TreeCheckMonth
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It’s Tree Check Month! Take this time to try out one of these invasive insect activities - Protect our forests AND have outdoor fun! #ALB #TreeCheckMonth
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Is something eating your trees? It's Tree Check Month! Take 5 minutes to check your trees for signs of insect attacks, especially Asian longhorned beetle ( and report any finds #ALB #TreeCheckMonth @USDA_APHIS @StopALB
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Spotted Lanternfly Eggs Are Now Hatching in Massachusetts, read more on our pest blog:
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A great way to start off the #TipItTuesday season!
A tip for homeowners? A great way to prevent mosquitoes from breeding locally is to tip and toss - ensuring your yard has no sources of standing water, such as birdbaths, planters, toys, or more. Learn more on larviciding here:
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Did you miss our last Spotted Lanternfly webinar? The archive is now available on the @MassDeptAgr YouTube channel: (bonus points if you can detect the parrot shrieking off-camera ;-))
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Work continues after Asian longhorned beetle destroyed thousands of Worcester trees - 19k trees were replanted. Now, @ClarkUniversity students are back, looking at the health of some of those trees. @telegramdotcom
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@FutureSFB @Phil_Zylstra @RoyalSocietyVic Australia is way, way out of our wheelhouse! Maybe @DPIRDWA can help?
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Anyone else having the Mondayest Tuesday ever? Give your brain a break with our new spotted lanternfly coloring sheet:
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The @MassDeptAgr Spotted Lanternfly Survey Team discovered the first evidence of SLF hatch out in Springfield today. Not sure how to id this pest? Download our new SLF look-alikes guide:
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Next week is Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week! Become more...aware :-)... of this invasive forest pest by attending one of these free webinars being offered by @nature_org @dntmovefirewood
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Last change to register for this FREE spotted lanternfly webinar, Wednesday 10am!
Join us for this free webinar, part of the Spotted Lanternfly Quarterly Update series hosted by @MassDeptAgr. Free pesticide license and continuing education credits available! Register today:
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Join us for this free webinar, part of the Spotted Lanternfly Quarterly Update series hosted by @MassDeptAgr. Free pesticide license and continuing education credits available! Register today:
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