US EditionDogs Trained to Protect Crops and Vineyards From Invasive Pests
- Dogs are trained to help protect crops and vineyards from invasive pests like the spotted lanternfly.
- Scott Hurst from Salem, Virginia, works with his dog Fozzie to search for the spotted lanternfly.
- Dog-Handler teams in the study include Katie Thomas with Finch and Bill Wellborn with Pepe.
- The training aims to enhance agricultural protection against harmful insects.
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Dogs Are Being Trained to Track Elusive Spotted Lanternfly and Save Crops from Devastation
A real-world trial at Virginia Tech has shown that ordinary dogs and their owners can help combat a major invasive insect species from taking hold in their communities. The spotted lanternfly, native to Asia, was first detected in Pennsylvania in 2014. Since then, it’s spread rapidly to 18 states, laying its eggs on trees, stone, […] The post Dogs Are Being Trained to Track Elusive Spotted Lanternfly and Save Crops from Devastation appeared firs…
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