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AT LAST! An answer to the invasive plant, Japanese Knotweed!
DIR By: Michael Caswell
Date: July 9, 2020, 9:06 am
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HTML http://www.nyisri.org/2020/07/knotweed-biocontrol-released-in-nys/
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Lesson Learned: Fighting Invasive Plants with Natural Enemies -
Japanese Knotweed Beware
DIR By: Doug K
Date: July 9, 2020, 10:45 am
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While some folks may be quick to seize on the fact that this
"bug" is also an invasive species, the simple fact is that it
will kill the Knotweed which is a bigger issue. And if it eats
too much, it will destroy it's own habitat... and then it too
will be gone with the Japanese Knotweed.
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The studies on this Natural Enemy of Japanese Knotweed show it
doesn't lay it's eggs or feed on anything but this invasive
knotweed. You can read about the insect and the research here:
HTML https://www.cabi.org/isc/datasheet/107901#toPictures
HTML https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1049964409000371
But as practitioner in the Science of Sustainability, I would
also point out that the issue here is simply "perception" and
how people solve problems.
You can try to "take away the problem" like what was done here
with a plant eating bug. Or you could look for the way to "make
something out of the opportunity you have". Most of us know this
as making lemonade out of lemons. There will be insects eating
this plant along the Erie Canal before you know it, especially
in the Oxbow Park where it's almost out of control.
But there's a HUGE missed opportunity here, and one that would
solve so many other issues, on so many levels, it boggles the
mind that no one is thinking about this as a solution. This
problem could be solved without feeding bugs, and start a whole
new industry here along the Erie Canal.
Japanese Knotweed, it appears, does have some very benefits that
are being overlooked. It seems that this plant, in powder form,
could be a substitute for the "red wine" benefits of a heart
health and body cleansing. You can read more on that here:
HTML https://naturerestore.com/products/organic-japanese-knotweed-resveratrol?=traffic&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgJv4BRCrARIsAB17JI5EZmzTVYaKboyl-r7k-m3-l9fIF1JymXi0AcdPhV_iIeOtgRl3CU8aAvZ9EALw_wcB
And someone could be making $50 per pound (dry weight) for the
plant if they turn it into powder and sell it online.
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Here's the benefits of Harvesting Knotweed vs Bug Consumption
There is an "environmental" group operating in Perinton &
Fairport who's always looking for something to do. They could
become the "farmers" and start helping to CLEAR the invasive
species so that it could be processed. Maybe use the old canning
factory to grind it up, dehydrate and get it into powder form
and can it for sale.. Fairport Knotweed Farmer United Brand.
This would get them doing something productive instead of always
fighting against public safety programs that are designed to
clear unsafe embankments.
And the amount of auto accidents from all those former red wine
drinkers is an added benefit, that will extend throughout the
area. I do believe that Fairport/Perinton are the largest per
capita consumers of red wine (and all other colors) in the
Greater Rochester Area, maybe someone can find that answer.
Let's not even mention the reduction in DWI/DUI and associated
court costs to all of us taxpayers.
This Japanese Knotweed powder can even lower Bad Cholesterol...
wow.
Someone is sleeping on this one, maybe the New York State Canal
Corporation should take a look, they can earn a little more
money on this Knotweed... to pay for those "privacy trees" that
they can't seem to plant in Brockport... I'll stop there.
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Re: AT LAST! An answer to the invasive plant, Japanese
Knotweed!
DIR By: Michael Caswell
Date: July 9, 2020, 3:33 pm
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I've eaten Knotweed, fried it sauteed it in butter, eaten it raw
in salads too! It's ok, but as a substitute for red wine, Nah!
Give me red wine any day!
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Re: AT LAST! An answer to the invasive plant, Japanese
Knotweed!
DIR By: Erie Canaller
Date: July 9, 2020, 6:12 pm
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It's not very big, 2mm
HTML https://www.cabi.org/japaneseknotweedalliance/mobile/frequently-asked-questions/#:~:text=What%20is%20a%20psyllid%3F,damage%20to%20the%20target%20weed.
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Re: AT LAST! An answer to the invasive plant, Japanese
Knotweed!
DIR By: Doug K
Date: July 10, 2020, 6:45 am
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Thanks EC and Mike, found this information as well. Better to
inform the public so a new 'bug' in our area won't start a
panic.
We all know that some group will pop up in the future, stating
this new bug is now a problem at some point, and all in name of
the 'environment' again.
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I'll suggest the name of the new Union now... JKFOA. Japanese
Knotweed Farmers of America.
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