Invasive Pests May Pose Threats to Your State

Reader Contribution by Erik Thiel
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Currently, Pennsylvania is under federal quarantine due to the threat of Emerald Ash Borers and European Gypsy Moths. Emerald Ash Borers have destroyed “tens of millions of ash trees in 19 states in the Midwest and Northeast,” according to Hungry Pest and there are no known treatments other than to remove and dispose of the trees.

Tonight I heard a commercial on the car radio about invasive pests potentially destroying the vast amount of trees and plants stretching across Pennsylvania. It sounded like a public announcement and it painted a swarm of never-before-seen insects flying towards this state at full speed ready to devour everything in seconds. Well, at least in my mind.

I turned up the volume then checked out the website as soon as I got home. A public service announcement video was posted on their website, nearly identical to the radio commercial I heard moments before.

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