July 02, 2007

Debate buzzes on wasp plan
They're ash borer enemies, but not a native species
June 24, 2007

On introducing nonnative wasps to contend with the emerald ash borer: "[Forest Service entomologists Leah] Bauer hears the clock ticking. 'We have a chance to do some good,' she said. 'We've already tinkered with nature. We just need to tinker a little more.'"
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Simpson's episode "Bart, the Mother"

September 27, 1998

BY DAVID S. COHEN
SIMPSONS WRITER

"Skinner: Well, I was wrong. The lizards are a godsend.
Lisa:
But isn't that a bit short-sighted? What happens when we're overrun by lizards?
Skinner:
No problem. We simply unleash wave after wave of Chinese needle snakes. They'll wipe out the lizards.

Lisa: But aren't the snakes even worse?
Skinner: Yes, but we're prepared for that. We've lined up a fabulous type of gorilla that thrives on snake meat.
Lisa: But then we're stuck with gorillas!
Skinner: No, that's the beautiful part. When wintertime rolls around, the gorillas simply freeze to death."


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