Penn State researchers aim to debunk myths surrounding spotted lanternfly Rachel McDevittFebruary 11, 2022 One myth: The pest threatens all kinds of plants. But, it appears to only kill grapevines and Tree of Heaven, also an invasive species. Conservation
Protecting NW Pennsylvania’s most pristine natural lake takes vigilance Julie GrantDecember 30, 2021 Experts with the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy are working to protect Lake Pleasant from invasive plants, and people too. ConservationWild Pennsylvania
Japanese barberry, a tick magnet, banned in Pennsylvania LehighValleyNews.comDecember 15, 2021 Starting in 2023, you won't be able to buy this popular landscaping plant in Pa. It's a nursery for ticks and chokes out native plants. ConservationWild Pennsylvania
Deer and invasive species threaten long-term survival of Pennsylvania’s forests 90.5 WESAOctober 15, 2021 Researchers say this double whammy is destroying biodiversity in Pa.'s forests. In a century, that could mean forests of invasive shrubs, not trees. ConservationWild Pennsylvania
How to Control the Pest Threatening the Future of Hemlock Trees Boomba NishikawaJuly 30, 2021 The hemlock woolly adelgid is destroying Pennsylvania's state tree and its forests. Homeowners need to be on the lookout for this invasive insect. Climate ChangeConservationWild PennsylvaniaWildlifeYour Environment Update
Creating Native Habitat, Yard by Yard Julie GrantMay 7, 2021 Native plants can transform your yard into habitat for insects, birds and other wildlife, but the occasional peony is okay, too ConservationWild PennsylvaniaWildlife
Spring is Here, But Is Nature in Sync? Kara HolsoppleMarch 26, 2021 Researchers are collecting local plants and using Henry David Thoreau’s “Walden,” and the Carnegie Museum of Natural History's collection for clues. Climate ChangeConservationWild PennsylvaniaYour Environment Update
These Hungry Beetles Could Save Pennsylvania’s Hemlocks Julie GrantDecember 18, 2020 Look closely. The beetles on this branch eat only invasive hemlock woolly adelgid. Scientists hope the beetle will spread through forests where the pest has decimated Eastern hemlocks. ConservationWild Pennsylvania
Invasive Barberry and Small Mammals Could Be Bad Combination for Pennsylvania’s Woodlands Kara HolsoppleJuly 17, 2020 New research shows Japanese barberry shrubs give small rodents cover to eat tree seedlings. This doesn't bode well for future forests. ConservationWild PennsylvaniaYour Environment Update
Invasive Lanternfly Spotted in Pittsburgh Area Julie GrantJuly 2, 2020 Keep an eye out for the nymphs of the Spotted Lanternfly, which can devastate some crops and ooze a sticky substance that encourages a black mold. ConservationFood and AgricultureWild Pennsylvania
