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Invasive spotted lanternfly infestation confirmed in Mass. town
Millbury is dealing with an infestation spotted lanternflies, a highly invasive insect that preys on trees and woody plants, officials said in a statement. Spotted lanternflies attacks trees and other woody plants by feeding on their sap, according to the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR). The pests can sometimes affect grape, wine, and maple syrup production due to the type of vegetation they attack, according to the MDAR.
Mass. animal shelter needs help after 23 dogs surrendered all at once
There are 14 male and nine female dogs. Twenty-three small dogs were given to a Massachusetts animal shelter by an “overwhelmed owner” on Thursday. There are 14 male and nine female dogs — all under 4 years old and weighing 10 pounds or less, according to a statement from Second Chance Animal Services in East Brookfield.
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