Guess the Pest! September 22 Answer: Beaver

David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu

The best answer for last week’s challenge was a human stealing Halloween decorations. However, the correct answer goes to John Draper who wrote BEAVER. Who knew? Beaver was probably thinking ‘gee, this was easier than a tree’ and ‘I can’t find any trees’. Alan Leslie sent me this confirming photo of the beaver’s dam. I hope all other beavers got a chuckle out of the corny joke.

Significant corn damage entire plant removed

Beaver dam of corn stalks

Many thanks to all who participated in this year’s Guess the Pest Challenge!!! Stay Tuned this Fall as award winners are revealed.

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