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flag Pet dogs can accurately detect invasive spotted lanternfly eggs, aiding control efforts across 18 eastern states.

flag A new study in PeerJ shows that pet dogs can accurately detect spotted lanternfly eggs, a key step in controlling the invasive pest that has spread to at least 18 eastern states since 2014 and damages crops and trees. flag Using frozen, non-hatching eggs, researchers trained 182 dogs from across the U.S. over three to six months with methods chosen by their owners. flag In tests, the dogs successfully identified egg scents hidden on surfaces like bark and grass, demonstrating high accuracy. flag The findings suggest that ordinary pet dogs can serve as cost-effective, community-based tools in pest control, helping fill gaps left by expensive specialized detection dogs and empowering the public to contribute to environmental protection.

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