The focus of this workshop is the spotted lanternfly, an invasive pest spreading in nearby U.S. states. Although not currently established in Canada, if spotted lanternfly were to establish, it could cause immense damage to Ontario grapevines, tender fruit orchards, hops, Continue Reading
On August 10, 2022, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirmed the presence of hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) near Grafton, Ontario. A small population of HWA was first detected in the province in Etobicoke in 2012 but was eradicated shortly after Continue Reading
Canada’s National Observer recently published an article featuring the Invasive Species Centre’s (ISC) hosted “pest tour” in Limerick Forest just south of Ottawa. David Dutkiewicz and Derissa Vincentini of the ISC led a small group of concerned tappers and farmers Continue Reading
Lymantria dispar dispar (Spongy moth) has made headlines this year in the forest community as well as in popular media. 2021 is the third straight year of population growth that we have seen across the forest of Southern Ontario, with further populations breaking out as far north as Sault Ste Continue Reading
The Invasive Species Centre’s David Dutkiewicz was interviewed by CBC Ottawa’s All in a Day with Alan Neal. In the radio interview, David discusses the Invasive Species Centre’s Spongy Moth Egg Mass Scraping Contest, and how you can help limit the Continue Reading
Photo: Rebecca Finneran, MSU Extension. Photo: Rebecca Finneran, MSU Extension Ldd moth (Lymantria dispar, formerly known as European gypsy moth) is native to Europe and is a significant forest pest in Ontario. The caterpillars feed extensively on crown foliage of Continue Reading
Spongy moth Adults, pupa, and egg masses – Photo Credit Jason Brooks By: David Dutkiewicz, Entomology Technician, Invasive Species Centre | Originally published by the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association Spongy moth (Lymantria dispar dispar, formerly known as European gypsy Continue Reading
Adult EZS on an elm leaf where they lay their eggs. Photo: Gyorgy Csoka, Hungary Forest Research Institute, Bugwood.org. By: Sarah Sinon, Research Analyst Intern With its signature feeding pattern, the elm zigzag sawfly (EZS; Aproceros leucopoda) has begun its Continue Reading
Stories about invasive species often tell of the challenges that are presented to our natural landscapes. While it may seem overwhelming at times, there are many stories that are instead driven by the success achieved by overcoming these challenges. We find that these stories can be even more important to share. Continue Reading
Keep an eye out for northern giant hornets and report suspected sightings. By: David Dutkiewicz, ISC Entomology Technician If you’ve been following the news this summer, you’re sure to have seen mention of murder hornets. After isolated discoveries of this invasive Continue Reading
