“Destructive Invasive Pest” Christmas Tree Farms in Five States Being Bugged by the Spotted Lanternfly

“Destructive Invasive Pest” Christmas Tree Farms in Five States Being Bugged by the Spotted Lanternfly
“Destructive Invasive Pest” Christmas Tree Farms in Five States Being Bugged by the Spotted Lanternfly

“Destructive Invasive Pest” Christmas Tree Farms in Five States Being Bugged by the Spotted Lanternfly

Greetings Decorating Enthusiasts –

Welcome back to another edition of the Team Santa Inc. News Daily. Today we continue our story with what officials are calling a “Destructive Invasive Pest”. Apparently this insect, called the spotted lanternfly and has been spotted at live Christmas tree lots in 5 states in the northeast part of the U.S. The bug from what we understand is not poisonous, but it can enter your home latched onto your live Christmas tree if you use one. New York State Environmental Conservation and Agriculture have confirmed that both live and dead spotted lanternflies were found at a tree nursery in Deer Park, Suffolk County, which is in NY. Apparently they arrived via a shipment originating from Pennsylvania and headed to the east cost carrying live Christmas trees.

“We are closely tracking spotted lanternfly, a destructive invasive pest that has the potential to severely impact our state’s agricultural and tourism industries,” DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos said in a press release. Newman Copelow, long time industry expert says “that this outbreak of insects does not have to be a concern if you use an artificial  Christmas tree. The threat only exists through the use of live or real Christmas trees”. Copelow continued, “the new artificial Christmas trees they make these days look more realistic than ever” Plus “you can buy one with LED Christmas lights” already pre-installed. Then you can connect your tree to your computer or other smart device”. He said, “It’s not quite clear why people are still using real Christmas trees in 2018”. In addition to the potential for fire, customers who purchase live Christmas trees must be on the lookout for insects in their homes this holiday season.

Spotted lanternfly infestations were first discovered in Pennsylvania in 2014 and have since been found in New Jersey, Delaware and Virginia, New York. There is anticipation related to the risk of the spotted lanternfly to populate the batches of live Christmas trees being delivered. According to the DEC, spotted lanternflies are at first black with white spots before turning red when they become adults. They start to appear as early and April each year. They are approximately one inch long, with eye-catching wings. Their forewings are gray and black, hindwings red with black spots and the upper portions are dark with a white stripe. Adults lay eggs on nearly anything from trunks, roots, firewood, furniture and even cars. Now the bug can enter your home or business via your live Christmas tree. This has caused great concern among Christmas tree growers and their affiliates. Shipment of real Christmas trees originating at this time are being refused and told not to ship. Some say thousands of Christmas trees have already been affected by the outbreak. “Given the widespread devastation this invasive pest can have on our agricultural crops, we appreciate all efforts to identify and report the spotted lanternfly in New York State,” State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball said.  If you believe you’ve found spotted lanternfly in New York the DEC asks you to take the following steps: Take a picture of the insect, egg masses and/or any signs of infestation. Send it by email to [email protected] Note the location (address, intersecting roads, landmarks or GPS coordinates.)

Until next time, Happy Decorating!

Thank you,
Team Santa Inc.
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A Ravenous Creature, The Spotted Lanternfly, Now Spotted In New York Too. Safety Concerns Continue to Grow About Live Christmas Trees

A Ravenous Creature, The Spotted Lanternfly, Now Spotted In New York Too. Safety Concerns Continue to Grow About Live Christmas Trees
A Ravenous Creature, The Spotted Lanternfly, Now Spotted In New York Too. Safety Concerns Continue to Grow About Live Christmas Trees

A Ravenous Creature, The Spotted Lanternfly, Now Spotted In New York Too. Safety Concerns Continue to Grow About Live Christmas Trees

Welcome decorating enthusiasts to another edition of the Team Santa Inc. News Daily. We hope your doing well. Today’s topic is bugs, insects, etc. I don’t know about you but if I see a bug in my house I become aware of my surroundings and inspect my property for bugs. It’s called insect patrol.

Now all of a sudden this Spotted Lanternfly has just dominated the news related to the possibility of real Christmas trees being infested by ?these insects during the holiday season. There are so many people out there who demand a real Christmas tree but they don’t seriously consider the risk. House fires peak during the holiday season. This is because the Christmas lights can present a danger when used on a real Christmas tree, if used improperly, etc. The owner needs to make certain that the needles of the real Christmas tree do not dry up from the heat of the holiday lights. One thing leads to another and now you have a terrible fire. I see it on the news all the time during the holiday season. It’s sad to say the least, but unfortunately it’s true. So now not only do you need to heed the warning of the fire hazard, but now your real Christmas tree has been exposed to spotted lanternflys. Doesn’t that sound pretty gross? Christmas enthusiasts must now also accept the fact that they may be bringing bugs into their home during the holiday season. This is a serious health and safety concern.

If you do buy a real Christmas tree, please keep it wet and look it up and down to see if you can spot the spotted lanternfly insect nesting anyway in the tree.  You could always just go and purchase a prelighted LED artificial Christmas tree and you will put a stop to the potential danger you are exposing yourself, your friends and family, including your pets to this nasty insect. The choice is yours of course.I

Enjoy your Tuesday.  We’ll see you tomorrow with more information.

Until next time..

Happy Decorating!

Team Santa Inc.
www.teamsanta.com

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Dreaded Spotted Lantern Fly Finds Way Into Your Home Through Real Christmas Trees

Lantern Fly Finds Way Into Your Home Through Real Christmas Trees
Lantern Fly Finds Way Into Your Home Through Real Christmas Trees

Dreaded Spotted Lantern Fly Finds Way Into Your Home Through Real Christmas Trees

Greetings Decorating Enthusiasts –

Happy Monday to all our wonderful readers. Over the weekend, someone had shared with me a story that totally grossed me out. As a reporter for the Team Santa Inc. News Daily, I felt compelled to continue to share this information with you. If you wish to share, please do.

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This Christmas tree infesting bug found in New Jersey could lay eggs in your house. Lantern fly threatens NJ trees and fruit crops New Jersey officials will begin looking for egg masses this autumn to see if the spotted lantern fly has come into the state from Pennsylvania.

Remember a while back when we told you about the spotted lantern fly, a tree-destroying pest that has been found in multiple New Jersey counties? ‎Well, it turns out these bugs could end up making everyone’s Christmas a whole lot less merry, according to a report from NJ.com. New Jersey agriculture experts say that the spotted lantern fly latches on to multiple kinds of trees, including many types of pine trees, and that could cause a rapid spread of the species this Christmas season, the report says – “As such, they’re warning folks all over the state to take extra care in choosing the tree they chose to decorate their homes with this upcoming Christmas season”. And as if potentially causing the spread of this tree-destroying pest wasn’t scary enough, experts also warn that once in your home, the spotted lantern fly could lay eggs and spread even more rapidly, according to the report. So far, the spotted lantern fly has been found in Warren, Hunterdon and Mercer counties, so if those are your go-to spots for Christmas trees…beware. If you do find yourself with these bugs, call the Department of Agriculture on their hotline number — 833-BADBUG-0 (833-223-2840). ‎ The information above was sourced from NorthJersey.com.

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Folks, everyone has an opinion on whether to select an artificial Christmas tree or a real Christmas tree. It’s our opinion that if you are serious about keeping your family safe this holiday season, you really need to heed this warning and stop engaging in activities that cause problems. House fires are the number one reason to switch to an artificial Christmas tree. However, I would hate to wake up next to one of these bugs lounging on my pillow next to me. I don’t know about you, but it’s just another reason to buy an artificial Christmas tree and not a live Christmas tree. Until next time..‎

Happy Decorating!

Team Santa Inc.
www.teamsanta.com

Buy a Prelighted Christmas Tree Today and Don’t Pay For 6 Months – That’s Next Spring

 Buy a Prelighted Christmas Tree Today and Don't Pay For 6 Months - That's Next Spring

Buy a Prelighted Christmas Tree Today and Don’t Pay For 6 Months – That’s Next Spring

Buy a Prelighted Christmas Tree Today and Don’t Pay For 6 Months – That’s Next Spring

Greetings Decorating Enthusiasts –

I hope everyone is doing fabulous. Let’s go over a wonderfully efficient way to pay for your holiday decorations. It’s no secret that some of the newer artificial Christmas trees with the LED lights pre-installed are a bit pricey. Your town may want a new giant Christmas tree, but is low on funds. Please allow me to introduce to you a dynamite new way to pay for your holiday decorations. Simply buy now and pay over time with PayPal Credit. Get 6 months special financing on purchases of $99+ every time you shop. That’s not an introductory offer and there’s no limit on the number of qualifying purchases you can make. Just complete a quick application and get a credit decision in seconds. There is no interest if
paid in full.

Get the buying power you or your team needs to shop now and not pay until 2019. Use PayPal Credit’s digital, reusable credit line to shop anywhere PayPal is accepted. Whether you’re buying the perfect lighted Christmas tree or purchasing your holiday string lights and/or decorations, You get 6 months special financing on purchases of $99 or more every time you shop with PayPal Credit. Subject to credit approval.

When shopping at a Team Santa Inc. website, click on the PayPal button. That’s all you need to do to start the process today. It’s absolutely painless. We promise! Until the next time..

Happy Decorating!

Team Santa Inc.
www.teamsanta.com

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Lighted Harvest Decorations May Be A Small Precursor To Your Grand Holiday Display, Let’s Go And See

Lighted Harvest Decorations May Be A Small Precursor To  Your Grand Holiday Display, Let's Go And See
Lighted Harvest Decorations May Be A Small Precursor To Your Grand Holiday Display, Let’s Go And See

Lighted Harvest Decorations May Be A Small Precursor To Your Grand Holiday Display, Let’s Go And See

Greetings Decorating Enthusiasts –

Welcome back to another edition of the Team Santa Inc. News Daily.‎ Today let’s feature an adorable selection of LED lighted harvest decorations. Use them both indoors or outdoors. Great for use when doing visual merchandising in a retail environment. Also look great in eateries, pubs, bistros, etc.

Thanksgiving has historically been a tough holiday when it came to lighted decorations. The lighted turkey had been around for decades, but now we have lighted Pilgrim decorations and lighted Indian decorations, all meticulously pre-installed with high quality LED string lighting. We are pleased to be offering lighted decorations that represent “an important time” in our nation’s history.are available in standard sizes so they do fit in with the rest of your lighted holiday decorations.

We invite you to check out this very cool selection of LED lighted harvest decorations. It’s very unique and perfect for the discerning consumer. We hope you enjoyed this post. Until next time..

Happy Decorating!

Team Santa Inc.
www.teamsanta.com

 

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LED Lighted Real Looking Christmas Trees – Your Pets Will Not Be Able To Tell The Difference

 

LED Lighted Real Looking Christmas Trees - Your Pets Will Not Be Able to Tell The Difference
LED Lighted Real Looking Christmas Trees – Your Pets Will Not Be Able to Tell The Difference

LED Lighted Real Looking Christmas Trees – Your Pets Will Not Be Able to Tell The Difference

Greetings Decorating Enthusiasts –

Welcome back to another edition of the Team Santa Inc. News Daily. Yesterday we illustrated some of the product information about our giant commercial size artificial Christmas trees. Today, I would like to stay on the topic of Christmas trees and discuss artificial Christmas trees that have LED Christmas lights pre-installed on the tree.

New computerized machinery, used these days to make the high quality pre-lighted Christmas trees are super hi tech, making the finished product absolutely magnificent. From the realism demonstrated by the foliage, down to how each bulb is meticulously installed on the Christmas tree branch. The lights are perfectly spaced on the tree. A look that cannot be duplicated while putting the lights on the tree yourself. All the bulbs are perfectly straight and aligned perfectly.

The pre-installed LED mini lights for the most part are LED, so the lifespan of these type of lights is at least 8-10 times longer than standard incandescent string lights. The tree comes with a 10 year warranty and the LED tree lights come with a 5 year warranty. All warranties are manufacturer warranties, so you can be sure the right people are always working on your tree.

I would certainly suggest adding a pre-lit artificial Christmas tree to your holiday display, regardless of the size you select. It’s so easy. You just remove the tree from the carton and then fan out the branches, which are all permanently attached to the pole of the tree. The tree branches fold up for storage and down for use. You could not ask for a better assembly process. It’s called “hinged construction”. Among the selection, there are so many shapes, sizes, colors, etc. that you may want to review the collection at your leisure. The selection is comprehensive yet very easy to see on a computer, tablet or smartphone. The Thanksgiving holiday will be here before you know it. Most likely, you may want your tree to be ready for the big day. It’s almost show time!   Until next time…

Happy Decorating!

Team Santa Inc.

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Having a Tree Lighting Ceremony? The Biggest Christmas Trees at The Lowest Prices Anywhere

Having a Tree Lighting Ceremony? The Biggest Christmas Trees at The Lowest Prices Anywhere
Having a Tree Lighting Ceremony? The Biggest Christmas Trees at The Lowest Prices Anywhere

Having a Tree Lighting Ceremony? The Biggest Christmas Trees at The Lowest Prices Anywhere

Greetings Decorating Enthusiast –

A happy Monday to you. I hope that everyone enjoys a wonderful week ahead.  Today, let’s talk about Big artificial Christmas trees.  Businesses, non-profits, religious groups, theaters, museums, community crews, etc. are all realizing that now is the time to begin planning your holiday tree lighting.

Order a big tree at a Team Santa Inc. web store and you will be pleased to learn that your order will be handled by an experienced representative. A person who has been selling large artificial Christmas trees for over 50 years. A knowledgeable representative ready to answer all your questions intelligently and professionally. Our mission is to impress our customers. You can tell us whether we do or not.

Come one, come all, experience the Team Santa Inc. Giant Artificial Christmas Tree selection?. A wonderful selection of high quality large Christmas trees at the lowest prices anywhere. All large Christmas trees are entitled to FREE shipping inside the continental USA. If you don’t like the price of the tree, just ask us to lower it. I hope that you enjoy the selection and if you do happen to place an order, know that we sincerely appreciate your business. Until the next time..

Happy Decorating!

Team Santa Inc.
www.teamsanta.com

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Property Managers You’re Going to Love Thousands of Christmas Lights and Holiday Decorations at Your Fingertips

Property Managers You're Going to Love This - Thousands of Christmas Lights and Holiday Decorations at Your Fingertips
Property Managers You’re Going to Love This – Thousands of Christmas Lights and Holiday Decorations at Your Fingertips

Property Managers You’re Going to Love Thousands of Christmas Lights and Holiday Decorations at Your Fingertips

Dear Planners, Property Managers, etc. –

If you are the person responsible for the holiday display for your town or business, we have valuable information that you should know. If your town or business has had a unsatisfactory looking lighted holiday display in the past, this message should resonate and give you an opportunity to plan early. Folks, the holiday season is right around the corner, so this year, make your first stop your last stop!

Team Santa Inc. has over 50 years’ experience selling holiday string lights, lighted Christmas decorations, artificial Christmas trees and literally thousands of other seasonal type products. Do your business with a knowledgeable company who can provide you with the best customer experience anywhere. Always only seconds away, 7 days a week. Send email, text message or get telephone support. Whatever method is most convenient for you. If you have a question or would like to place an order, there is always a Team Santa Inc. representative waiting to help you.

Once you place your order, you can expect to receive your delivery in approximately 10 days. So now is the time for you to plan for this year’s lighted holiday decorations display. Team Santa can provide you with a no obligation quotation, that can be paid securely for your convenience. Team Santa Inc. accepts all major credit/debit cards, checks, Paypal, ACH wire transfer.

Visit any of Team Santa Inc.’s online stores below –

Christmastopia.com
Amazing selection of holiday string lights, trees and decorations.

StringLightsStore.com
Online store dedicated specifically to string lights.

ChristmasDecorationsETC.com
Dedicated specifically to lighted decorations for the holidays.

This year do what everyone else is doing and call Team Santa Inc. toll free at 888-770-7372. You can also send email to [email protected] .  Enjoy a holiday display this season that you will be proud of.

Kind Regards,
Team Santa Inc.
www.teamsanta.com

Having Thanksgiving Dinner At Your Place? Make Sure Your Christmas Tree is Ready and Looks Fabulous

Having Thanksgiving Dinner At Your Place? Make Sure Your Christmas Tree is Ready and Looks Fabulous
Having Thanksgiving Dinner At Your Place? Make Sure Your Christmas Tree is Ready and Looks Fabulous

Having Thanksgiving Dinner At Your Place? Make Sure Your Christmas Tree is Ready and Looks Fabulous

In less than six weeks Americans will be having Thanksgiving dinner. Are you having the shindig at your place? The reason I ask, is because if you plan to have Thanksgiving dinner at your home, you may want to consider putting up your Christmas Tree. Don’t you want your guests see your house when it’s decked out for the holiday season? You still have some time, but don’t wait too long.

If you already own a tree then make certain that its ready to go for the Thanksgiving holiday. If you don’t have a Christmas tree, for this upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, then please visit Christmastopia.com and peruse over one thousand artificial Christmas trees that look more natural than the real thing. Your pets won’t be able to tell the difference. Artificial Christmas trees have come a long way over the past decade. They do in fact look more realistic than the real trees. Plus, purchase a tree with LED Christmas lights pre-installed. Unfortunately, real trees are a fire hazard. Prelits are a  cool way to go for discerning customers. They tell their friends and so on and so on.  Deck the halls and get started with the Christmas tree.

Christmastopia.com has every type of artificial Christmas tree you could ever want and for ANY occasion too.‎ We just filled an order for a 14 foot black artificial Christmas tree for the network television series “Madam Secretary”. No other store online, offline, big or small has the selection that Team Santa Inc. has. All color trees, all color lights and all sizes, all ready for immediate delivery. Christmas trees five feet and over are entitled to FREE shipping inside the continental USA. So come by and take a peek. Thanksgiving dinner with no Christmas tree? I don’t think so! Pre-lighted Christmas trees come with 10 year warranty. Just try to pull that off with a real Christmas tree. Until the next time….

Happy Decorating!

Team Santa Inc.
www.teamsanta.com

 

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After Four Back Surgeries Tiger Woods Finally Plays Golf vs Santa Claus at the North Pole Open

After Four Back Surgeries Tiger Woods Finally Plays Santa Claus at the North Pole Open
After Four Back Surgeries Tiger Woods Finally Plays Santa Claus at the North Pole Open

Tiger Woods is finally victorious again and s back playing golf on the pro circuit. Tiger doesn’t know that Santa Claus is getting ready to play 18 holes vs Tiger, and plans to beat his butt. Don’t think so? Go to Draft Kings and place a bet. If you think Tiger Woods draws a big crowd at the golf course, the LED lighted Santa Claus Golf Decoration is also a huge holiday attraction when displayed among all your other holiday decorations. The LED Lighted Golfing Santa Claus ‎will undoubtedly have just as many people watching him, as he becomes part of your holiday display, strutting’ his stuff playing golf.

Tiger Woods is the under dog against the lighted Santa Claus in 18 holes of golf. We will just have to wait for the North Pole Open to find out. In anticipation of that event, we are making available a LED lighted Golfing Santa Claus decoration for someones holiday decorations display.

Do you know a golfing enthusiasts among your friends and family? Maybe dad or your brother? The LED Lighted Santa Claus Golfer decoration makes a fantastic Christmas gift idea. Heck, why not put one at every country club? Now there’s an idea to think about. Until the next time….

Team Santa Inc.
www.teamsanta.com

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