They may have a pleasant-sounding name but there’s concern about the spread of spotted lanternflies.
While the species hasn’t been found in Maine, the insect, which was first discovered in the US in 2014, are causing issues across the country because they feed on a wide range of host plants, including fruit trees.
But a group of dogs in Maine have been on a mission to help.
In this segment, author and dog trainer, Melissa McCue-McGrath, tells us more about the program and what the dogs do.
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