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It has been more than 10 years since the invasive planthopper was found. By now, it has spread as far south as North Carolina ...
The spotted lanternfly was first discovered in the U.S. in District Township, Berks County more than a decade ago.
Spotted lanternflies are emerging in huge numbers in Maryland in 2025, and residents should prepare for a boom in the pest's ...
With the invasive insect feeding on the sap of trees and vines, they say it can pose a threat to Virginia’s agriculture.
Two dogs are working with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture to sniff out an invasive pest: the spotted lanternfly.
Spotted lanternfly egg masses have about 30-50 eggs within them, and they can look wet and gray before they turn a dull brown ...
The spotted lanternfly devastates Pennsylvania's agriculture, and Congress introduced a bill to fund research and control efforts against the invasive pest ...
Learn how two ground-breaking studies have established that citizen scientist dogs may help with the fight against agricultural pests.
Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), that’s exactly what they recommend. According to the USDA, if you ever see an SLF, you should squish it and ...
“The key identifiable characteristic that you will see is the color change from black with white spots, to red with black and ...
Humans can be trained to identify the eggs of the invasive spotted lanternfly. But it’s not easy. The mottled gray color of ...
Spotted lanternflies are appearing all over the East Coast. The invasive insects damage plants and trees. What should you do when you spot them?