A new study, led by Virginia Tech, found that volunteer dog-handler teams - made up of everyday people and their pets - can ...

The spotted lanternfly, native to Asia, was first detected in Pennsylvania in 2014. Since then, it's spread rapidly to 18 ...

Breakthrough research from Virginia Tech reveals ordinary pet dogs can be trained to detect spotted lanternfly egg masses.

A new study led by Virginia Tech found that volunteer dog-handler teams — made up of everyday people and their pets — can ...

Dogs trained by everyday pet owners are proving to be surprisingly powerful allies in the fight against the invasive spotted lanternfly. In a groundbreaking study, citizen scientists taught their dogs ...

A Virginia Tech study shows that pet dogs can be trained to detect invasive spotted lanternfly eggs, helping to protect U.S. crops. Volunteer dog-handler teams achieved detection rates similar to ...

Over the course of six months, they trained with devitalized spotted lanternfly egg masses two or three times a week for 15 to 30 minutes. "Anytime you can stimulate your dog, it's good for them ...

Breakthrough research from Virginia Tech reveals ordinary pet dogs can be trained to detect spotted lanternfly egg masses. Here's how.

Researchers at Virginia Tech have found that dogs and their owners can aid in the detection of egg masses laid by the spotted lanternfly.

Imagine if your dog's favorite game — sniffing out treats or toys — could help protect America's vineyards, orchards, and forests from a devastating ...