Effective July 12, 2022, the Delaware Department of Agriculture will expand the spotted lanternfly quarantine zone to include Sussex County. Established populations have neem found n Georgetown, Milford, Seaford, Ocean View, and Rehoboth.
The fowl or poultry tick (Argas persicus) was newly detected in Delaware at a location in Kent County. This species, which is native to Asia but widely distributed around the world, is considered a major pest of poultry and linked to numerous avian health issues. This marks the first record of a soft tick (family Argasidae) in the state, with all other documented species being hard ticks (family Ixodidae). Poultry keepers are advised to monitor for tick infestations and report…
In honor of National Invasive Species Awareness Week 2016, DISC will be highlighting a different invasive species each day!
In honor of National Invasive Species Awareness Week 2016, DISC will be highlighting a different invasive species each day!
In honor of National Invasive Species Awareness Week 2016, DISC will be highlighting a different invasive species each day!