About this event
What's black and white and red all over? Spotted lanternflies! These polka-dotted pests are wreaking havoc on East Coast crops and quickly spreading across the U.S. Join Emelie to learn more about the biology of these introduced insects and how invasive pests can have major effects on agricultural plants. Hear about how insect invasions happen and learn more about how farmers and researchers respond to waves of new pests.
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Guest speaker
Emelie Swackhammer Horticulture Extension Educator @ Penn State UniversityG
Emelie is a Horticulture Extension Educator at PennState University. She holds a B.S. degree in Plant Science from The Pennsylvania State University and an M.S. in Plant Pathology from North Carolina State University. Emelie is also an expert on the new invasive insect, the spotted lanternfly.
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Team member
Elizabeth Barton (she/her) Volunteer Coordinator & Education Specialist @ U.S. Botanic GardenT
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Team member
Grace Anderson (she/her) Education Specialist - Science Educator @ United States Botanic GardenT
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