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Oh my, it's Invasive Species Awareness Week in New York

The Colorado potato beetle has long been seen as an invasive and destructive pest.
Scott Bauer, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org
The Colorado potato beetle has long been seen as an invasive and destructive pest.

It’s that time of year again when officials at the State DEC remind New Yorkers about the impact of invasive species. Free public events, including daily webinars will mark invasive species awareness week now through Friday. The non-native plants, animals, insects, and pathogens can harm the environment, agriculture, economy, or public health. Daily webinars are held at 1 and 7 pm. More information available here. Be sure to click that tab at the top for Awareness Week 2022.