Virginia Tech research leads dogs to sniff out spotted lanternflies
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Virginia Tech research leads dogs to sniff out spotted lanternflies
Local community science is connecting researchers with dog owners who are working to train their pet to sniff out the egg masses of the invasive spotted lanternfly. The goal is to use everyday citizens and their trained dogs to help detect the outbreak of spotted lanternflies in agricultural areas.
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