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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
The Cool Down3d
Officials forced to shut down popular beach due to concerning infestation: 'This decision comes after extensive consultation'
In Bridgeport, Connecticut, Asian longhorned ticks –– among other tick species –– established themselves on Pleasure Beach ...
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As CT spotted lanternfly populations explode, new predators could eventually provide relief
A spotted lanternfly in Providence, R.I. in 2024. The invasive pest, known to weaken and kill trees by feeding on their sap, ...
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Opinion: Protect Norwalk: Why Removing the Tree of Heaven Is Essential in Our Fight Against Spotted Lanternflies
As the warm months settle over Norwalk, a quiet threat has become increasingly difficult to ignore. Spotted Lanternflies, ...
7 Innocent-Looking Plants That Are Banned in Some States
Not all plants are innocent. They might look beautiful in your garden or harmless on a windowsill, but some plants are far ...
Officials urge public to kill and report sighting of invasive spotted lanternflies
Spotted lanternflies are back in full force across the state, and officials are urging residents to kill and report any ...
Used oyster shells dumped into water off Connecticut to help restore ecosystem
Oyster beds are critical to a healthy ocean, because they filter water, prevent erosion and provide a home for an estimated ...
Used oyster shells dumped into water to help restore ecosystem
Oyster beds are critical to a healthy ocean, because they filter water, prevent erosion and provide a home for an estimated ...
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CT officials seek to weed out misinformation about chemical used to treat hydrilla
An attempt to combat misinformation about a chemical going into the Connecticut River ended in a shouting match between state ...
CT News Junkie8d
State Officials Explain Role Of Herbicide Against Invasive Plant Spreading In Connecticut Waterways
Hydrilla has been overtaking parts of the Connecticut River since 2016, when it was first recorded there and since then it has spread to other waterways.