Spotted Lanternfly Population Has Increased Across DMV, Expert Says

Spotted lanternfly population has increased across DMV, expert says

It’s not your imagination—an expert tells FOX 5 that the DMV really does have more spotted lantern flies this year than usual.

Invasive spotted lanternfly could endanger Missouri wine crop, other plants

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Homeowner issues warning against seemingly impossible-to-eradicate threat: 'You have to kill them a very specific way'

A Redditor ignited a conversation when they posted to the r/Pittsburgh subreddit, warning others about an invasive plant that is nearly impossible to get rid of and urging people to destroy any they see — before it's too late. "This is the season when these spotted lanternfly nymph-harboring monsters are growing new shoots. They're an invasive species, they harbor pests, and they choke out native plants. Kill every one you find," they wrote. Pho…

Spotted lanternflies spread as invasive research continues

“Crush them. Just crush individual insects. Go after them, kill them," a spotted lanternfly specialist said. "Take out all of your frustrations about the world on these bugs.”

Ants could be a secret weapon in fight against invasive lanternflies

Researchers have discovered a clever new way to detect the invasive spotted lanternfly—by letting ants lead the way.

Spotted lanternfly knocking at Missouri’s door – Muddy River News

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