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This one's a killer! USDA says to be on the lookout for this beetle
Josie Ryan, APHIS' National Operations Manager for the ALB Eradication Program says, “August is an ideal time of year to look for the beetle and the damage it causes. Adult beetles are emerging now.
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August declared 'Tree Check Month' by USDA to combat Asian longhorned beetle infestations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is asking for the public's assistance in ...
Invasive moth spreads to new state: Where else has it been detected?
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has confirmed the detection of a new invasive insect in ...
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Invasive moth spreads to new state: Is it in Pennsylvania?
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has confirmed the detection of a new invasive insect in ...
This invasive moth can be found in Connecticut
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has confirmed the detection of a new invasive insect in ...
Hidden black and white feathers found to intensify blue and yellow bird plumage
Birds are perhaps the most colorful group of animals, bringing a splash of color to the natural world around us every day.
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APHIS declares August is “Tree Check Month,” asks public to check trees for signs of Asian Longhorned Beetle
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is asking the public to look for and ...
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USDA APHIS Updates Petition Review Practices for Genetically Engineered Organisms
Under the revised approach, APHIS will focus its review on whether a genetically modified organism (GMO) poses a greater plant pest risk compared to an appropriate comparator. If the organism is found ...
The Generations of Pain I Felt in One Racist Moment
“Mulatto” used to be a racial category on the census, along with “octoroon,” meaning one-eighth African blood, and “quadroon, ...
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Are White and Black Squirrel Sightings Rare?
That said, while eastern gray squirrels or fox squirrels tend to be frequent visitors, you might stop in your tracks if you saw a black squirrel, or even a white squirrel. Here’s what to know about ...
With Manifest Destiny art, DHS goes hard on ‘white makes right’
The Heritage American movement maintains that those Americans whose ancestors have been here for generations are more ...
Southern White Rhino Born the Day of Ozzy Osbourne's Death Named in Honor of the Prince of Darkness
The name felt like a quiet, meaningful tribute — a way to honor the passing of a bold,' Safari West in California said ...