Blumenthal calling on Congress to address spotted lanternflies in Connecticut

Blumenthal Seeks Federal Help In Fight Against Invasive Spotted Lanternfly

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal was at Great River Park in East Hartford with entomologists from the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) to advocate for the passage of federal legislation aimed at minimizing the spread of the spotted lanternfly (SLF).

Why officials say the battle against this invasive bug is far from over

WASHINGTON — A Connecticut senator is renewing efforts to combat the spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect that researchers and agricultural officials say poses a growing threat to crops, vineyards and trees across the United States.

The spotted lanternfly threatens CT’s trees and crops. Federal funding could help, Blumenthal says

The invasive bugs were first spotted in Connecticut in 2020.

Blumenthal proposes bill to stop spread of spotted lanternfly in Connecticut

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal is proposing the Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act, a bill that would provide federal funding for research and mitigation projects to control and stop the spread of the invasive species.

Blumenthal calling on Congress to address spotted lanternflies in Connecticut

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) -- Perhaps you've seen spotted lanternflies flying around this summer, or maybe they've landed in your yard. While the polka-dot-winged red insects have a distinctive look, scientists are raising the alarm about the threat the flies pose to the environment and local agriculture. Sen. Richard Blumenthal is calling on Congress to [...]