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Spotted Lanternflies return to Pittsburgh

It's Year 6 of Allegheny County's spotted lanternfly invasion. Why it matters: Spotted lanternflies damage vineyards, hops and nurseries, and leave behind sticky residue that breeds mold and attracts ... read more

How ants could help stop the tree-killing lanternfly

Ants that feed on spotted lanternfly honeydew carry their DNA. Researchers test ants to detect lanternflies early. read more

Spotted lanternflies are destroying your neighborhood’s trees - USA TODAY

The spotted lanternfly has been spreading across the United States, damaging well-established trees and threatening the country’s fruit crops. First found in eastern Pennsylvania in 2014, this ... read more

Be on the lookout for invasive spotted lanternfly eggs before the spring - WJAR

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 23:21:36 GMT (1724368896815) Story Infinite Scroll - News3 v1.0.0 (common) a0d2a5b2e0bcd4f97a4d06253f3bf5f759eb4703 ... read more

Invasive spotted lanternflies seen in New York's wine region

They knew this was no ordinary bug—but the nymph of an invasive species known as the spotted lanternfly—and called the state’s integrated pest management program right away. read more

I spy a spotted lanternfly — and I'm gonna crush it. Here's why. - MSN

The spotted lanternfly, an invasive species from Asia, is already making a 2025 appearance across the U.S. before the official start of summer. According to the World Population Review tracker ... read more

Invasive spotted lanternfly’s voracious march south expected to hit Baltimore hard this summer

Invasive lanternflies were first spotted in Maryland’s Cecil County in 2018. In March, the Maryland Department of Agriculture extended the spotted lanternfly quarantine zone to include all but ... read more

Spotted lanternfly making its way west, bringing sticky residue and threats to grapes, fruit trees - Chicago Tribune

The lower half of a tree in Huntington, Indiana, has taken on a grayish-red hue. Encrusted with the moth-sized spotted lanternfly, the black dotted insects also cling to leaves, sometimes ... read more

Here’s Why You Should Kill Spotted Lanternflies - The New York Times

The battle continues against the colorful bugs. Here’s how New Yorkers can help curb the infestation. By Asmaa Elkeurti See it, squish it, report it. That was the spotted lanternfly mantra of ... read more

Ants help detect spotted lanternfly invasions by carrying pest DNA in honeydew

Virginia may have a new ally in the fight against one of the most invasive insects threatening trees, crops, and other commodities. Virginia Tech researchers, led by Assistant Professor Scotty Yang, ... read more

Spotted lanternflies return to the DMV, posing threat to plants and patios

WAHINGTON, D.C. (7News) — Spotted lanternflies are making a return with nymphs already out and about in the DMV. “They can't hurt you at all. What they can do is damage vegetation,” said ... read more

Spotted lanternfly: How Florida can keep invasive species away - Naples Daily News

Meet the spotted lanternfly. A native of China, the insect was discovered in Pennsylvania in 2014 and has since spread to 17 states, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The insect is ... read more