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Spotted Lanternfly Resources
The spotted lanternfly has also been reported on a range of ornamentals around the home and in the landscape; in high numbers, the insect can become a nuisance pest to homeowners.
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Virginia Tech researchers fight fire blight’s plight on apple production , articleTwo U.S. Department of Agriculture grants are funding novel approaches to manage the spread of this deadly disease that decimates crops across the commonwealth and beyond.
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New pest targets Virginian’s onions, garlic, and leek crops , articleHome gardeners and commercial farmers alike should be on the lookout for a new Virginia pest: the allium leaf miner, says Tom Kuhar, a professor of entomology at Virginia Tech. The allium leafminer is an invasive fly that can devastate allium crops like onions, garlic, and leeks. It was first recorded in the U.S. in Pennsylvania in 2015 and was recorded in Virginia in 2021.
Date: Mar 27, 2023 -
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Virginia Tech experts available to discuss headlines in the news , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has the following experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news. To schedule an interview, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
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Expanded perspectives give greater voice to invasive species working group , articleThe Invasive Species Working Group is crowdsourcing resources and expertise to tackle global invasion species that are reshaping ecosystems, disrupting economies, and causing disease, costing an estimated $1.3 trillion globally each year.
Date: Mar 24, 2023
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Each year, more than 17,000 youth participate in 4-H camping programs at Virginia's six 4-H educational centers.
Raise your hand to support 4‑H in your community and give kids the hands-on learning experiences they need in life.
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- Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
- Virginia State University College of Agriculture
- Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station
- Virginia Agricultural Research and Extension Centers
- Virginia Tech College of Natural Resources and Environment
- Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
