How sniffing dogs are helping get rid of spotted lanternflies
CBS America · New
CBS America
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Spotted lanternflies are an invasive species that have infested trees all over the U.S. within the last decade. Some dogs are helping to hunt down the lanternflies, sniffing out eggs before they hatch.
Breakdown
- The spotted lanternfly is an invasive species damaging plants by feeding on sap and leaving sticky residue. 4s
- Dogs are being trained to sniff out spotted lanternfly egg sacs in Cleveland and other regions. 50s
- The infestation began in Philadelphia and has spread to cities across the eastern and midwestern US. 1m 38s
- Researchers have trained over 180 dogs, including pets, to detect lanternfly eggs. 2m 6s
- Efforts focus on removing egg sacs to prevent further spread, especially to agricultural areas. 2m 41s