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Landscapers enlist in the battle against the spotted lanternfly

Andy Auchenbach has never seen anything quite like the spotted lanternfly. Auchenbach, an arborist with New Castle Lawn and Landscape, Cumru Township, said the insect's numbers can ... an invasive spe... read more

USDA declares war on spotted lanternfly, will spend $17.5M

The battle plan: surveillance, control and action to halt the invasive ... stop the spread of the spotted lanternfly in Pennsylvania — a 503 percent increase over last year. The announcement comes as ... read more

Here's how to help stop the destructive spotted lanternfly in Lancaster County

Spotted lanternfly quarantine expands to Lancaster & 6 other counties; state asks for help The battle against the bugs ... the potential of destroying trees,” especially because wild vegetation and ot... read more

Pennsylvania seeks public help to control spotted lanternfly

(WHTM) - State and federal agriculture officials are asking for the public's help to control the spread of the spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect that threatens ... groups on the trunks of trees o... read more

Kutztown, Penn State join battle to eradicate the spotted lanternfly

Two Pennsylvania ... the trees, we'll be able to record that and be able to say (what growth) stage they're in," Setliff said. The research also may reveal other plants the spotted lanternfly will eat ... read more

Businesses play 'crucial role' in war on spotted lanternfly

Businesses can play a crucial role in ... it will be all hands on deck to battle the growing threat posed by the spotted lanternfly as the invasive insect continues its spread across southeastern Penn... read more

Grants add clout to fight against spotted lanternfly's effects on Pa. fruit, hardwood

Pennsylvania's multipronged effort to combat the growing agricultural threat from the spotted lanternfly got another boost last week. An invasive planthopper first ... The primary goal is to clear out ... read more

Easton area trees next target in spotted lanternfly battle

Killing the tree using herbicides is part of the USDA plan to control the invasive spotted lanternfly, an insect that poses a multibillion dollar economic threat to Pennsylvania ... and can often be f... read more

Community: First-ever HaverTalian Festival to recreate sights, sounds & tastes of Italy

Lycorma delicatula, commonly known as the Spotted Lanternfly, is a new invasive insect ... such as sooty mold, which can cover leaf surfaces and stunt growth. Plants with heavy infestations may not su... read more

Spotted lanternfly threatens fruit trees and hardwoods

25 plants species at risk The spotted lanternfly ... Pennsylvania. In addition to fruits and trees, the pest often attaches to the bark of Tree of Heaven — which is sometimes referred to as Paradise T... read more

Pa. lawmakers on spotted lanternfly: 'We have an epidemic'

Calling it an epidemic that threatens to harm Pennsylvania's economy ... more needs to be done to stop the spotted lanternfly's spread. "We have a huge problem on our hands. We're going to need a lot ... read more

Pennsylvania boosts battle against invasive pests, plants

At the Pennsylvania Farm Show, an exhibit features the work of the Invasive ... the spotted lanternfly. The insect native to Asia was first detected in Berks County, threatening the health of grapes a... read more