Yellow Legged Hornet
The yellow-legged hornet (YLH) is a predatory insect that attacks western honey bee colonies, and other pollinators. The establishment of this exotic pest in the US poses a significant threat to our already embattled beekeeping enterprises. Clemson University is asking for the public to report unusual hornet activity, especially around honey bee colonies in the South Carolina low country
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Cogongrass
Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica) is an invasive weed that can choke out even the most hardy native plants. The Asian native grass is a federally regulated noxious invasive weed and is considered one of the worst weeds in the world.
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Asian Longhorned Beetle
The Asian longhorned beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis) feed primarily on maple trees, willows, elms, and birches. The loss of trees to this pest species throughout the country could spell huge economic losses for land and homeowners and the nursery and forest industries.
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Spotted Lanternfly
Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is a voracious invasive planthopper that feeds on over 100 plant species including fruit, ornamental, and woody trees. SLF was first detected in the U.S. in 2014 in Pennsylvania and has since spread via human travel in all life stages to several surrounding states including North Carolina. Please keep an eye out for SLF in South Carolina.
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Contact
Matthew Howle
Invasive Species Program Manager
State Survey Coordinator
864.646.2410
mhowle@clemson.edu
