Virginia Tech研究显示, 狗可以探测到斑点的蛋团, 帮助保护Virginia的葡萄酒业。 Virginia Tech study shows dogs can detect spotted lanternfly egg masses, aiding efforts to protect Virginia’s wine industry.

Virginia Tech研究发现, 宠物狗可以接受训练, 利用嗅觉感知, 检测已发现的绿灯虫蛋团, A Virginia Tech study found that pet dogs can be trained to detect spotted lanternfly egg masses using their sense of smell, offering a promising tool to combat the invasive insects threatening Virginia’s wine industry. 180多个狗-人小组在10周内接受了培训,大多数在确定鸡蛋方面都达到了准确度。 Over 180 dog-human teams were trained within 10 weeks, with most achieving accuracy in identifying the eggs. 该方法可以帮助及早发现虫害,特别是在难以进入的地区,补充生物解决方案等其他控制努力。 The method could help detect infestations early, especially in hard-to-reach areas, complementing other control efforts like biological solutions. 该研究发表在PeerJ Life & Environment上。 The research was published in PeerJ Life & Environment.