Dogs sniff out spotted lanternflies in vineyards
It's a new early detection strategy for handling the invasive species.
It's a new early detection strategy for handling the invasive species.
Researchers in New York have found that dogs can be trained to sniff out a pesky invasive species of insects more effectively than humans.
The spotted lanternfly is an invasive pest that uses its piercing mouth to suck sap from grapevines, maple trees, apples, hops and over 70 more different plant species. Since 2014, these nonnative troublemakers have spread to nearly 20 states, including New York and Vermont.
Experts suggest you squash the lanternflies when you see them. According to Cornell natural resource professor Angela Fuller, a spotted lanternfly infestation can wipe out an entire vineyard in just one growing season.
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According to a study released by Cornell University, dogs are 3.5 times more likely to detect lanternflies than humans. While humans had an easier time spotting the lanternflies along vines and support poles, dogs outperformed their companions when searching in surrounding forests.
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Growers and conservationists are already training dogs to sniff out egg masses, which are often found hiding in vineyards and forests during the winter. Due to dogs바카라 게임 웹사이트 early-detection capabilities, it바카라 게임 웹사이트s likely that humans will soon pass surveying responsibilities on to their furry friends.