Maine Department of Agriculture's public outreach efforts on invasive pests, especially forest pests like Asian longhorned beetle and emerald ash borer.
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Snail and Slug Bioblitz - Public Welcome! Thursday, August 8, 9am-noon, at Camden Hills State Park in Maine content.govdelivery.com/acco…
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The latest update on browntail moth in Maine... content.govdelivery.com/acco…
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Browntail Moth Update content.govdelivery.com/acco… Caterpillars are growing and wandering. Remember, their toxic hairs can cause a rash similar to poison ivy, so be cautious when working outside in areas with browntail moth. Report diseased caterpillars to the Maine Forest Service.
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Don’t Invite These Pests To The Plant Sale Or Camp! content.govdelivery.com/acco…
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NISAW Day 5: Muscles for Mussels: Help monitor Maine lakes for the invasive zebra mussel - now found just north of the border...
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NISAW Day 4: Plants as Pests: Keep your eyes out for perennial pepperwood and invasive stiltgrass... content.govdelivery.com/acco…
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#NISAW Day 3: The problem with invasive plants: the Maine invasive plant ban and what you could plant instead... content.govdelivery.com/acco…
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#NISAW Day 2: An A to eZ List of Invasive Threats to Forests and Trees content.govdelivery.com/acco…
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In honor of NISAW (National Invasive Species Awareness Week), we are posting about some invasive pests to be watchful of. Day 1: some vegetable pests that were discovered in Maine a few years ago.
NISAW Day 1: A Tale of Two Troubles content.govdelivery.com/acco…
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A gentle reminder:
When Camping in Maine Leave the Firewood at Home wbsm.com/main-firewood-law-n… @WBSM1420
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How to have fun learning how to protect our trees!
It’s Tree Check Month! Take this time to try out one of these invasive insect activities - Protect our forests AND have outdoor fun! aphis.usda.gov/aphis/resourc… #ALB #TreeCheckMonth
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A new browntail moth update. Caterpillars are pupating and soon there will be adult moths. Try to limit outdoor lighting in July. Contrary to popular belief, "light trapping" adult moths does not reduce their subsequent populations.
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The Maine Forest Service would like your help in locating diseased browntail moth caterpillars. Send reports of ONLY DISEASED caterpillars to [email protected].
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Update #6: diseased caterpillars have been observed!
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Memorial Day weekend officially kicks off the camping season. We have an important reminder - do not bring firewood #ProtectMaineForests #DontDestroyTheThingsYouLove
Protecting Maine's Forests from Invasive Species During Vacation Season content.govdelivery.com/acco…
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It's NATIONAL EMERALD ASH BORER AWARENESS WEEK. Learn how you can help in the response to emerald ash borer in Maine.
Join the Search for Emerald Ash Borer content.govdelivery.com/acco…
Watch out for hitchhikers!
Stop Browntail Moth Hitchhikers content.govdelivery.com/acco…
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Browntail Moth Update content.govdelivery.com/acco… "In the coming weeks, we will be on the lookout for disease outbreaks caused by the pathogens that attack browntail and we welcome your reports as well."
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Emerald Ash Borer Regulation in Maine: What comes next? There will be a final listening session on Thursday, May 11, from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM in Old Town or you can attend virtually. You can also provide input through an online form by May 12. content.govdelivery.com/acco…
