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Spotted lanternfly battle is on: Can Pennsylvania stop this invasive threat to trees and plants?

International trade brings in fruits and vegetables, computers and cars. But a downside to imports includes fighting against an onslaught of invasive species that hitch rides on wooden pallets, shippi... 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

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

The Spotted Lanternfly Is Invading Pennsylvania, Threatening Fruit Growers

The insect poses a threat to the state's fruit growers - to the tune of $18 billion in damages. Last week, the USDA officially declared war on the spotted lanternfly, giving Pennsylvania $17.5 million ... read more

Here’s everything you need to know about the spotted lanternfly

Do spotted lanternflies kill trees or plants ... or city can be quarantined by the state department of agriculture. From what we know, the spotted lanternfly is a significant threat to Pennsylvania ag... 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

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

New warning goes up about Spotted Lanternfly in Pennsylvania

An invasive insect spreading across Pennsylvania now has officials ... they do present a threat to Delaware County's and the state's agricultural businesses." The spotted lanternfly attacks fruit tree... read more

Dreaded spotted lanternflies march through Lancaster County; feds make county battleground

The dreaded spotted lanternfly invasion is moving quickly ... and southern parts of the county as a battleground to stop further expansion into Pennsylvania. The first identified damage from the invas... 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

Berks may be 'losing the battle' against spotted lanternfly

The spotted lanternfly first ... spread throughout southeastern Pennsylvania. While the bug won't bite people, it can wreak havoc on trees and plants. "I kind of hate to be negative about it, but I th... read more