The sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) is one of four lamprey species found in the Lake Champlain Basin out of 31 species found world-wide. According to some, the sea lamprey species is proving to be a problematic presence in Lake Champlain. What is a Lamprey? Lampreys are … [Read more...] about Lake Champlain Lamprey Problem
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Leek Moth Invasion
Shortly after adding two flats of baby leeks to our vegetable garden, the phone rang and my mother burst my vichyssoise bubble. "Did you read about the leek moths?" my mother asked dramatically. "The what?" "Leek moths," she repeated as if I should know what she was … [Read more...] about Leek Moth Invasion