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Lancaster Farming

Location

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1960

Page

12

Pest fly threatens forests as caterpillar spread grows

The Sarcophaga alrich fly is linked to defoliation across the state, attacking scarlet oak areas and weakening trees over years. Foresters warn the pest appears twice in two years, with caterpillar populations rising and trees at risk if feeding continues. Visitors may be drawn to the insect but will see it vanish after reproduction.

Arrisburg Penias Gilline

Your Garden Grows Poisons

Extension specialists warn that over one hundred garden plants contain poisons. Tulip bulbs can kill a man, castor bean seeds can kill five children, sweet peas may cause temporary paralysis, and elephant ears can swell the mouth and throat. Some seeds berries and leaves are poisonous.

Caution on handling plants and bulbs around children

The notice warns families to avoid chewing leaves or stems of plants and to keep bulbs out of children's reach. It emphasizes storing bulbs securely and advises caregivers to prevent children from putting plant parts in their mouths.

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