Hungry wildlife damaging crops in southwest Pennsylvania
7/30/2024 10:06:00 AM
CATEGORIES:
Agriculture
Plants & Wildlife
AFFECTED AREAS:
Allegheny County, PA
Fayette County, PA
Washington County, PA
Westmoreland County, PA
Start Date: 7/30/2024
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The heat and lack of rain have reduced food resources for wildlife, leaving them seeking food in populated areas and in fields and farms.
In Fayette County, hungry birds have ravaged his crops. Black birds damaged the sweet corn, shucking much of the ear. Crows ravaged the watermelons and tomatoes. Other area farmers have endured the same from wildlife. Deer have also devoured the white sweet corn, leaving no tassels or tops to pollinate.
The Mon Valley Independent (Monessen, Pa.), July 30, 2024
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