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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 ...
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Invasive box tree moths found in Fort Frederick State Park

The Maryland Department of Agriculture has found box tree moths in a state park in Washington County. This is the first ...

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 ...

New invasive moth detected in Virginia

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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125+ Black and White Dog Names With Meanings

125+ Black and White Dog Names With Meanings originally appeared on PetHelpful.
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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 ...

Hidden black or white feather layers intensify songbird plumage colors

Many species of songbirds have evolved to have strikingly colorful plumage, aiding them in catching the eye of mates, ...

Birds use hidden black and white feathers to make themselves more colourful

Typically, male birds have more vivid colours than females. As Charles Darwin first explained, the most colourful males are more likely to attract mates and produce more offspring than those that aren ...