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Scientists discover incredible way common ants could help solve major issue impacting US farmers: 'Surprisingly effective'

Virginia Tech scientists have discovered that common ants could help detect spotted lanternflies — invasive insects that have been sighted across the United States — before they have a chance to ... read more

Ohio's war against the spotted lanternfly is already lost

You can keep squishing spotted lanternflies on sight, but it appears that Ohio's war against the invasive species has already been lost. Why it matters: The insect is a destroyer of ecosystems. It ... read more

‘Knocking at our door’: Missouri leaders warn farmers spotted lanternflies may already be here

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Those in Missouri’s $4.2 billion wine and grape industry have been warned to keep an eye out for the spotted lanternfly before it wreaks havoc on crops. The University of ... read more

Spotted lanternfly detected in 13 Worcester County cities and towns: How to stop the spread

The invasive spotted lanternfly has been detected in over 50 Massachusetts communities including Worcester, according to state officials. Fitchburg, Boston and Springfield also had sightings. read more

Tennessee Department of Agriculture deploys detector dogs to sniff out invasive Spotted Lanternflies

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Agriculture has welcomed two new members to its team, and they both have four legs. The department recently added two trained dogs to help protect the ... read more