[MAIPC] How pervasive is spotted lanternfly
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historictimekeepers at gmail.com
Fri Oct 27 08:37:36 PDT 2017
Marian,
I agree. When I read the Penn State notices I took this very
seriously. Of course the problem is winged insects are designed for
self dispersal. I work in PA forests almost every weekend and return to
Maryland. What a fine vector I make.
I sent a note around to my forest health team and Club leaders to share
with their land managers. This is a case study of why we need to care
about forest health and those "pretty" plants. We now have an example
of a how a non native invasive (alianthius) prepared the way for a non
native invasive organism that threatens our timber industry and our
agricultural industry. This is a lot easier to explain than the impacts
on soil ecology.
I plan to use this as the prime example in my lead article for the
series I am writing for the PATC Newsletter and perhaps the ATC
Journey. Forest Health is kind of a "that's nice" thing until people
see how it relates to food production and cash crops.
Regards,
Dewey Clark,
http://www.historictimekeepers.com
Omega Recognized Service Provider
WOSTEP (Neuchatel) Certified After Sales Service of Current Watches
WOSTEP (Neuchatel) Certified Micromechanics
Restoration of Vintage Timepieces
Precision Timing Specialist
Micromachining
Regards,
Dewey Clark
Club Naturalist
Co-District Manager (PA)
Potomac Appalachian Trail Club
Maryland Master Naturalist
On 10/27/2017 9:38 AM, Marian Orlousky wrote:
> The horse may have already left the barn, but our actions can help
> dictate how quickly that horse moves through the pasture. Quarantine
> and education efforts are not going to stop any invasive pest in its
> tracks, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't try. The process for
> bio-controls is slow and rigorous, but if we can buy our critical
> resources some extra time, we should do everything in our power to do
> just that.
>
> All is not yet lost, but it most certainly will be if we give up now.
>
> Marian Orlousky
> Northern Resource Management Coordinator
> Appalachian Trail Conservancy
> 4 East First Street
> Boiling Springs, PA 17007
> Direct Line: 717-260-3217
> MARO Office: 717-258-5771 ex: 208
> Fax: 717.258.1442
> morlousky at appalachiantrail.org <mailto:morlousky at appalachiantrail.org>
> www.appalachiantrail.org <http://www.appalachiantrail.org>
>
>
> The Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s mission is to preserve and manage
> the Appalachian Trail – ensuring that its vast natural beauty and
> priceless cultural heritage can be shared and enjoyed today, tomorrow,
> and for centuries to come. To become a member, volunteer, or learn
> more, visit www.appalachiantrail.org <http://www.appalachiantrail.org>.
>
> On Thu, Oct 26, 2017 at 9:48 PM, Kathleen Seiler <kdseiler at comcast.net
> <mailto:kdseiler at comcast.net>> wrote:
>
> Hey, everyone,
> Just adding to this discussion… am taking Forest Ecosystem
> Protection class currently, at Penn State Mont Alto w/ Dr. Beth
> Brantley. For our first class, she brought in two former students
> now working w/ DCNR, focused on the Spotted Lanternfly situation
> in SE PA. This is not a good situation.
> These true bugs have been found feeding on nearly EVERYTHING
> indiscrimately (oak, hickory, black walnut, hops[completing life
> cycle on these]) while they progress through their 4 instar
> stages, as well as Ailanthus (as adults). Other thin bark trees
> (black birch, red maple, black cherry) as well as stone fruit and
> grapes are targets.
> Egg masses (30-100 ova in each) overwinter on tree bark or other
> surfaces - not easy to spot (dk. grayish) and that’s most likely
> how they arrived on a shipment of stones.
> Eggs can be laid on vehicles, boats, RV’s, trailers, etc. so
> transport to other areas is a valid concern. Think of athletic
> venues and populations of fans traveling, vacationers, etc. so
> education and vigilance are a big push in the quarantine area and
> its environs.
> First instar hatches in mid-May. This year SLF was found in a
> state park (not sure which one).
> DCNR is looking for natural predators to possibly raise and
> release (currently one possible wasp). Wheel bugs and preying
> mantis have been observed eating them. Cross fingers :*) but Dan
> may be correct that this could be an inexorable spread over time….
> They can be killed w/ the trap trees protocol, other sprays, and
> scraping/destroying egg masses.
>
> Most detailed up-to-date info at:
>
> www.agriculture.pa.gov/Protect/Plantindustry/spotted_lanternfly
> <http://www.agriculture.pa.gov/Protect/Plantindustry/spotted_lanternfly>
>
> Kathy Seiler
> PATC North Chapter
> ATC (Greater Waynesboro PA Appalachian Trail Community)
> Renfrew Institute faculty member
> PA Master Naturalist trainee
> M.S. Geo-environmental Studies
>
> (taking Forestry classes for “fun" via the GO60 program so my
> brain doesn’t seep out of my ears now that I’m nearing 62! ha!!
> Keeps you young….)
>
> "I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses
> put in order." John Burroughs
>
>
>
>> On Oct 26, 2017, at 7:42 PM, D. Clark
>> <historictimekeepers at gmail.com
>> <mailto:historictimekeepers at gmail.com>> wrote:
>>
>> Just found this on PA Extension Site (Art Grover,s home)
>>
>> https://extension.psu.edu/what-to-do-if-you-find-spotted-lanternfly
>> <https://extension.psu.edu/what-to-do-if-you-find-spotted-lanternfly>
>>
>>
>> Not very comforting.
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Oct 26, 2017 at 7:37 PM, D. Clark
>> <historictimekeepers at gmail.com
>> <mailto:historictimekeepers at gmail.com>> wrote:
>>
>> I just googled this bug. Host plant is alianthus. A VERY
>> good reason to eradicate this plant! APHIS? USDA? Has
>> major impacts on fruit, grapes and cash timber!
>>
>> Here is the contact info: Hope Sara does not get mad at me.
>>
>> Good Morning,
>>
>> We received a stack of 11"x14.25" CHECK YOUR GEAR posters
>> this morning from the PA Bureau of Forestry about the Spotted
>> Lanternfly
>> <http://www.agriculture.pa.gov/Protect/PlantIndustry/spotted_lanternfly/Pages/Spotted-Lanternfly-Alert.aspx>.
>> If you have room in your kiosk/other appropriate places, or
>> think you can squeeze it in, I will send you as many copies
>> as you need.
>>
>> We also received hard plastic cards with information for
>> identification and removing egg masses. Pest Alert pages
>> (8.5"x11") with specimen submission instructions on the back
>> are also available. If you want some of either for any
>> upcoming programs or meetings, etc, let me know.
>>
>> Please reply with how many posters you need with a DCNR logo
>> on the bottom and how many with a Game Commission logo on the
>> bottom.
>>
>> Finally, if I should send them somewhere other than your home
>> address, let me know.
>>
>> Thank you in advance for your assistance. This is a very
>> pretty invasive that is now capable of surviving
>> Pennsylvania's winters.
>>
>> Thanks everyone,
>>
>> Sara
>>
>> --
>>
>> Sara Haxby
>>
>> Senior Office Manager
>>
>> Appalachian Trail Conservancy
>>
>> 4 East First Street
>> <https://maps.google.com/?q=4+East+First+Street+Boiling+Springs,+PA+17007&entry=gmail&source=g>
>>
>> Boiling Springs, PA 17007
>> <https://maps.google.com/?q=4+East+First+Street+Boiling+Springs,+PA+17007&entry=gmail&source=g>
>>
>> Phone: 717.258.5771 x201 <tel:%28717%29%20258-5771>
>>
>> Mobile: 413.427.4067 <tel:%28413%29%20427-4067>
>>
>> Fax: 717.258.1442 <tel:%28717%29%20258-1442>
>>
>> Skype: Sara HaxbyATC
>>
>> shaxby at appalachiantrail.org <mailto:shaxby at appalachiantrail.org>
>>
>> www.facebook.com/ATHike <http://www.facebook.com/ATHike>
>>
>> www.appalachiantrail.org <http://www.appalachiantrail.org/>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Oct 26, 2017 at 7:31 PM, Kathy Daniel
>> <kdaniel20816 at gmail.com <mailto:kdaniel20816 at gmail.com>> wrote:
>>
>> I would be happy to post information on the C&O Canal
>> towpath in Maryland. If you think that’s a good idea,
>> please let me know how to get the posters.
>>
>> Kathy Daniel
>>
>> On Oct 27, 2017, at 6:41 AM, Daniel Barringer
>> <dbarringer at natlands.org
>> <mailto:dbarringer at natlands.org>> wrote:
>>
>>> I think the horse has left the barn. Adult spotted
>>> lanternflies have been found in Bucks and Northamton
>>> Counties within sight of New Jersey. Here in Chester
>>> County, within a day of hanging the posters in our
>>> public restroom, visitors came to us to show us where
>>> they found egg masses (in a fold of exfoliating river
>>> birch bark, on ironwood, ash and oak trees). We had seen
>>> our first adults only a couple weeks before, and never
>>> saw any juveniles (and we don’t have any ailanthus on
>>> the square-mile preserve). Some of the egg masses are
>>> out of reach. For every adult we see, how many do we not
>>> see? Coming to a landscape near you.
>>>
>>> Dan
>>>
>>>> On Oct 26, 2017, at 2:22 PM, Marian Orlousky
>>>> <morlousky at appalachiantrail.org
>>>> <mailto:morlousky at appalachiantrail.org>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Good question Dewey,
>>>>
>>>> I would not suggest it is too late for this one. Last I
>>>> heard the pest is still limited to the state of PA and
>>>> is contained within a small number of counties. It is
>>>> currently under quarantine and investigation as to its
>>>> current range. I believe it was discovered around 2014,
>>>> and so its spread is still relatively "slow", yet
>>>> certainly concerning. It may not have yet reached that
>>>> critical mass, and it would be excellent if the efforts
>>>> of the commonwealth were successful in containing it.
>>>> The State is putting considerable efforts into this
>>>> program, partially (I would imagine) because it has the
>>>> potential to disrupt a major economic driver in PA
>>>> (fruit and wine industries).
>>>>
>>>> We have put up posters here at the ATC Mid-Atlantic
>>>> Office in Boiling Springs. It's probably the AT clubs
>>>> in central and eastern PA that should be highlighting
>>>> the pest at their trail head kiosks.
>>>>
>>>> Marian Orlousky
>>>> Northern Resource Management Coordinator
>>>> Appalachian Trail Conservancy
>>>> 4 East First Street
>>>> Boiling Springs, PA 17007
>>>> Direct Line: 717-260-3217 <tel:%28717%29%20260-3217>
>>>> MARO Office: 717-258-5771 <tel:%28717%29%20258-5771>
>>>> ex: 208
>>>> Fax: 717.258.1442 <tel:%28717%29%20258-1442>
>>>> morlousky at appalachiantrail.org
>>>> <mailto:morlousky at appalachiantrail.org>
>>>> www.appalachiantrail.org <http://www.appalachiantrail.org/>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> The Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s mission is to
>>>> preserve and manage the Appalachian Trail – ensuring
>>>> that its vast natural beauty and priceless cultural
>>>> heritage can be shared and enjoyed today, tomorrow, and
>>>> for centuries to come. To become a member, volunteer,
>>>> or learn more, visit www.appalachiantrail.org
>>>> <http://www.appalachiantrail.org/>.
>>>>
>>>> On Thu, Oct 26, 2017 at 2:06 PM, HTI Gmail
>>>> <historictimekeepers at gmail.com
>>>> <mailto:historictimekeepers at gmail.com>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I just got an offer of alert posters for spotted
>>>> lanternfly. Basically telling hikers to check their
>>>> gear. Is the genie already out of the bottle on this?
>>>>
>>>> Is it an issue that alerting hikers can make a
>>>> difference?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks!
>>>> --
>>>> Regards,
>>>> Dewey Clark,
>>>> http://www.historictimekeepers.com
>>>> <http://www.historictimekeepers.com/>
>>>> Omega Recognized Service Provider
>>>> WOSTEP (Neuchatel) Certified After Sales Service of
>>>> Current Watches
>>>> WOSTEP (Neuchatel) Certified Micromechanics
>>>> Restoration of Vintage Timepieces
>>>> Precision Timing Specialist
>>>> Micromachining
>>>>
>>>> Regards,
>>>>
>>>> Dewey Clark
>>>> Club Naturalist
>>>> Co-District Manager (PA)
>>>> Potomac Appalachian Trail Club
>>>> Maryland Master Naturalist
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>> --
>> Regards,
>>
>> Dewey Clark
>> Club Naturalist
>> Co District Manager (PA)
>> Potomac Appalachian Trail Club
>> Maryland MAster NAturlaist
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Dewey Clark,
>> http://www.historictimekeepers.com
>> <http://www.historictimekeepers.com/>
>> Omega Recognized Service Provider
>> WOSTEP Certified After Sales Service of Current Watches
>> WOSTEP Certified Micromechanics
>> Restoration of Vintage Timepieces
>> Precision Timing Specialist
>> Micromachining
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>> --
>> Regards,
>>
>> Dewey Clark
>> Club Naturalist
>> Co District Manager (PA)
>> Potomac Appalachian Trail Club
>> Maryland MAster NAturlaist
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Dewey Clark,
>> http://www.historictimekeepers.com
>> <http://www.historictimekeepers.com/>
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