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Spotted Lanternfly Detected in East Tennessee

NASHVILLE — A report from a citizen in East Tennessee led to the discovery of Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) in Knox County. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) confirmed the SLF detection after inspectors and a TDA detection dog verified 15 adult SLF on a tree of heaven. This marks the first detection of the invasive insect in Knox County. “Citizen reports are essential in stopping the spread of this destructive pest,” Commissioner Charlie …
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morningagclips.com broke the news in on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
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