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<div>The quarantine is not working. It has traveled from Lancaster County to northern Berks County, not far from where I live. I am guessing that it is a great hitchhiker. The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug was first found in north eastern Berks County a few years ago. It is now across the country. Mile-a-minute is similar. First found near York, PA. It is now spreading all over the Appalachian Mountains.</div><div><br></div><div> Richard Gardner<br></div><div><br></div>
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On Thursday, October 26, 2017 02:22:41 PM EDT, Marian Orlousky <morlousky@appalachiantrail.org> wrote:
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<div><div id="ydp86dc6420yiv8800390205"><div><div dir="ltr"><div class="ydp86dc6420yiv8800390205gmail_default" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Good question Dewey,</div><div class="ydp86dc6420yiv8800390205gmail_default" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br clear="none"></div><div class="ydp86dc6420yiv8800390205gmail_default" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">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). </div><div class="ydp86dc6420yiv8800390205gmail_default" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br clear="none"></div><div class="ydp86dc6420yiv8800390205gmail_default" style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We have put up posters here at the <span class="ydp86dc6420yiv8800390205">ATC</span> 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. </div></div><div class="ydp86dc6420yiv8800390205gmail_extra"><br clear="all"><div><div class="ydp86dc6420yiv8800390205gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><span style="font-size:12.8000001907349px;">Marian Orlousky</span><br clear="none"></div><div>Northern Resource Management Coordinator</div><div>Appalachian Trail Conservancy</div><div>4 East First Street</div><div>Boiling Springs, PA 17007</div><div>Direct Line: 717-260-3217</div><div>MARO Office: 717-258-5771 ex: 208</div><div>Fax: 717.258.1442</div><div><a href="mailto:morlousky@appalachiantrail.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">morlousky@appalachiantrail.org</a></div><div><a href="http://www.appalachiantrail.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">www.appalachiantrail.org</a></div><div> </div><div><img src="http://www.appalachiantrail.org/images/logos/atc_logo_email_version.png?Status=Master"><br clear="none"></div><div><br clear="none"></div><div>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 <a href="http://www.appalachiantrail.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">www.appalachiantrail.org</a>.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
<br clear="none"><div class="ydp86dc6420yiv8800390205yqt4327574306" id="ydp86dc6420yiv8800390205yqt59971"><div class="ydp86dc6420yiv8800390205gmail_quote">On Thu, Oct 26, 2017 at 2:06 PM, HTI Gmail <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:historictimekeepers@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" shape="rect">historictimekeepers@gmail.com</a>></span> wrote:<br clear="none"><blockquote class="ydp86dc6420yiv8800390205gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex;">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?<br clear="none">
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