A feared invasive pest that has lurked across Ontario's southern border may have already begun a secret incursion into Canada, as several sightings...
that has lurked across Ontario 's southern border may have already begun a secret incursion into Canada, as several sightings of the dreaded, there is mounting evidence that the spotted lanternfly has made the leap across the U.S. border and into Canada, posing serious threats to agriculture and commerce.
The spotted lanternfly was first detected in the U.S. in 2014, though it is estimated to have arrived two years earlier. These creepy crawlies first established a presence in Pennsylvania and have since spread to a dozen confirmed U.S. states, including New York and Michigan. Populations in Western New York have been particularly concerning for Ontario officials, as they threaten the wine-producing region just across the Niagara River.The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has not confirmed the presence of the spotted lanternfly in the country, but that doesn't mean the species hasn't already made the jump across the border.There is now reasonable evidence that the insect has arrived in Ontario following a number of sightings over the past year and a half.
Other unconfirmed but photographed sightings have been reported to iNaturalist from Oakville and New Lowell, Ontario.to"terminate with extreme prejudice," officials suggest that, after photographing suspected spotted lanternflies, you kill these invaders immediately and report them to the CFIA.
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