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People in Florida are being warned about the giant African land snail.State officials describ stanley cup e the snail as one of the most damaging snails in the world. They say it consumes at least 500 different types of plants and has the ability to devastate F stanley becher lorida agriculture. The snails also pose a serious health risk to humans by carrying the parasite rat lungworm, known to cause meningitis in humans, the Florida Department of Agriculture said.A giant African land snail was recently discovered in Browa stanley cup becher rd County, state officials said.SEE MORE: Anglers asked to kill invasive fish that can live outside the waterThe state Department of Agriculture announced on Tuesday that a quarantine and treatment area was established for several blocks in the Miramar area.Under the quarantine, people are not allowed to move the snail, plants, yard waste or debris without prior approval.The state says the area will be treated with a pesticide to kill the snails.Officials say the giant African land snail has been eradicated from Florida twice. The first time took ten years. The task was completed in 1969. The second eradication was deemed successful in 2021, following an initial sighting in 2011.The Department of Agriculture says it s illegal to import the giant African snail, but there are known cases of it being brought over on cargo and for educational purposes.Trending stories at ScrippsnewsEruption at Hawaii s Kilauea volcano stops after nearly 2 weeksClimate change affecting parents decisions Svpe U.S. flag to be flown at half-staff on Saturday
Retail giant Target announced that they are giving out more than $70 million in bonuses to frontline employees ahead of the holiday shopping season.On Monday, the company said that more than 350,000 employees - which includes employees who work in stores, the distribution cent stanley cup ers, and seasonal hires - will all receive a $200 bonus. In a year like no other, I m proud of what this team has accomplished and grateful for the care and c stanley cup onnection they ve provided our guests and communities, said Melissa Kremer, Target s chief HR officer, in a blog post. Target s success this year is a direct result of our team members turning our purpose into action and meeting our guests changing needs day after day. This is the fourth bonus Target has given employees this year amid the coronavirus pandemic.The company said its already invested nearly $1 billion so far this year on employees well-being, health, and safety.Target delivered on its 2017 promise of paying a starting wage of $15 hour - which went into permanent effect on July 5.Target says the $200 bonus will go to employees b stanley becher y early November.