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WNY PRISM Fall 2019 Newsletter
WNY PRISM has released our Fall 2019 Newsletter! Featured stories include Invasive Species’s Impacts on Tick Populations, Early Detection Updates, our 2019 Watercraft Inspection Program Data, WNY PRISM’s Strategic Plan (2019-2023) and a feature on the invasive species, Oriental Bittersweet.
Tree of Heaven
Tree of heaven thrives in disturbed habitats but is highly intolerant of shade. Infestations are most commonly found beneath powerlines and along rights of way, as well as in riparian zones, forest edges and openings.
Spotted Lanternfly
Spotted lanternfly is a highly destructive invasive insect that causes damage when they feed, sucking sap from stems and leaves.
European Frog-bit
European frog-bit is a free-floating, short-lived perennial. The leaves are leathery and round with undersides that may be dark purple. Flowers are white with yellow centers, and bloom in the summer.
