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Invasive Yellow-Legged Hornet Discovered in North Carolina For First Time
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (540+ words) This marks the first established presence in the state. Officials found more adults near the Union and Mecklenburg county line. Yellow-legged hornet, Vespa velutina, is an invasive hornet native to southeast Asia that was first detected in the United States…...
North Carolina Blueberry Crops In Danger Thanks to Longhorn Beetle
2+ week, 21+ hour ago (341+ words) Scientists at North Carolina State University have identified a native longhorn beetle whose larvae chew blueberry roots for years before growers notice problems. This marks the first confirmed case of Prionus imbricornis damaging blueberries in North Carolina. The larvae stay…...
Charlotte Animal Shelter Stops Owner Surrenders as Overcrowding Worsens
3+ week, 2+ day ago (431+ words) Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control won't accept non-emergency owner-surrendered animals anymore. Overcrowding has forced this decision. The facility must still take in strays by law and will assist with emergency surrender cases. The change affects owners who want to…...