Tiny Wasps Fight Invasive Bug | Albany News

In a bold new battle against the emerald ash borer, scientists in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, are deploying tiny parasitoid wasps from Central Asia—nature’s precision assassins—designed to lay eggs inside the pest’s larvae, effectively starving them. These wasps are harmless to humans, pets, and native species, making them a safe, targeted solution. The experiment is underway at Three Mile Hill, where researchers hope to turn a deadly invasive species into a controlled, natural problem. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6eabbf387f7094f1