This Invasive Insect, Spotted in Georgia, Is Now in Peak Season

This invasive insect, spotted in Georgia, is now in peak season

An invasive insect capable of destroying agricultural crops has been spotted more frequently in Georgia this summer, prompting experts to offer simple advice to those who encounter it.

Invasive spotted lanternfly may soon come to Athens

The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect native to Asia that has spread across the East Coast over the last decade. Georgia is the furthest south the insect has reached with reported sightings in Fulton County, according to a release…

Warning issued to homeowners as invasive insect destroys gardens in summer

Have you spotted this insect in your garden? It could be causing damage to your plants

Spotted Lanternfly Threatens Local Plants, Trees — The Anderson Observer

Greg Wilson/Anderson ObserverThe spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect notorious for its destructive impact on a variety of plants, has been confirmed for the first time in South Carolina, raising concerns for the state's vital agricultural and forestry industries. Officials at Clemson University's Department of Plant Industry (DPI) announced detections of the pest in Greenville and Seneca.The insect, native to Asia, has rapidly spread across 1…

Warning issued to Swindon homeowners as invasive insect destroys gardens in summer

Have you spotted this insect in your garden? It could be causing damage to your plants.