Spotted Lanternfly Population Has Increased Across DMV, Expert Says

Larkin Pazanova: Spotted lanternfly in Amherst

This Sunday in Amherst, I saw my first spotted lanternfly. I wanted to share this news, because we can rally to protect our beloved ecosystem. Here are some ways I’ve found helpful to stay active about ecosystem protection: learn identifications. When you see a lanternfly, or another dangerous species, act as the planet’s immune system. Strengthen our bat population with those boxes. In other parts of the state, there are reports that bats are e…

PHOTO: Massachusetts resident finds invasive species

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - A spotted lanternfly, an invasive species, was found in the western Massachusetts area by a 22News viewer. Kimberly sent a photo of what is believed to be a spotted lanternfly nymph. They told 22News that they saw this insect on Gilbert Ave in Springfield on Monday. She said she bagged it and put it securely in her trash can. Invasive sap-feeding insect from Asia covers Springfield property Spotted lanternfly ny…

Spotted lanternfly population has increased across DMV, expert says

It’s not your imagination—an expert tells FOX 5 that the DMV really does have more spotted lantern flies this year than usual.

Invasive spotted lanternfly could endanger Missouri wine crop, other plants

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Homeowner issues warning against seemingly impossible-to-eradicate threat: 'You have to kill them a very specific way'

A Redditor ignited a conversation when they posted to the r/Pittsburgh subreddit, warning others about an invasive plant that is nearly impossible to get rid of and urging people to destroy any they see — before it's too late. "This is the season when these spotted lanternfly nymph-harboring monsters are growing new shoots. They're an invasive species, they harbor pests, and they choke out native plants. Kill every one you find," they wrote. Pho…

Spotted lanternflies spread as invasive research continues

“Crush them. Just crush individual insects. Go after them, kill them," a spotted lanternfly specialist said. "Take out all of your frustrations about the world on these bugs.”