'We need an army:' RI struggles to keep spotted lanternflies at bay

'We need an army:' RI struggles to keep spotted lanternflies at bay

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Spotted lanternflies are entering their swarming and mating season, which is leading to increased reports of infestations around Rhode Island and Massachusetts. 12 News viewers have reported larger numbers of the invasive insects and say they've struggled to keep the bugs at bay. Cynthia Kwolek is a scientist at the R.I. Department of Environmental Management (DEM) who coordinates the Cooperative Agricultural Pest Surve…