‘If You See Them, Squish Them’: Local Arborist on the Return of Spotted Lanternflies

‘If you see them, squish them’: Local arborist on the return of spotted lanternflies

It’s the time of year when yards across the D.C. region are invaded by a pest not native to our area. Twelve years ago, the Asian spotted lanternfly was first seen outside Philadelphia. Experts believe the spotted lanternfly made its way here on shipping containers that held their egg masses. While the spotted lanternfly does not sting or bite, it does hop, as Elly Rowe, WTOP’s marketing director, can confirm. “They have been hopping off of plan…

Bats are feasting on invasive spotted lanternflies, Rutgers researcher says

As it turns out, New Jersey residents can help the situation by installing a bat house.