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What New Yorkers need to know about spotted lanternflies this summer
Spotted lanternflies are entering their most visible stage of the year across New York, bringing renewed concern for vineyards, orchards and other agricultural operations as the invasive insects continue spreading through much of the state ... more
Spotted lanternfly threatens Finger Lakes grape industry
Spotted lanternflies are posing an increasing threat to the Finger Lakes grape industry, damaging vines and lowering grape quality. Agricultural economist Allan Pinto tells RochesterFirst.com that reduced crop quality can lead to price penalties, a ... more
To Kill a Spotted Lanternfly: An Update on Success
It may seem a strange way to become a hero, but in New York, killing spotted lanternflies has achieved that status. But what is a spotted lanternfly, and why has it earned the ire of ... more
Spotted Lanternfly: Is climate change spreading the pest to more states? Vineyards aren’t hit as hard as expected in New York
The spotted lanternfly has made its comeback this summer, and many wonder if climate change is helping them thrive. Studies show that climate change has been helping ticks to spread and grow throughout regions they're ... more
Upstate New York has a Spotted Lanternfly problem: Schumer calls on USDA to free up $212M for fight
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says Upstate New York is infested with the Spotted Lanternfly. He called on the USDA to act quickly, because Upstate New York's economy, driven by tourism, wineries, and breweries, ... more
New York works to battle hogweed, the spotted lanternfly, and beech tree disease as many invasive species spread rapidly
Invasive species aren't new to New York State, and now the state is working to get rid of various species like hogweed, the spotted lanternfly, beech tree disease, and Japanese knotweed. Invasive species are plants ... more
New York State: Handling nuisance and invasive species like beech leaf disease & spotted lanternflies
As summer continues, so do the nuisance and invasive species thriving in the warm weather across New York State, like the spotted lanternfly, killing things like beech trees and crops. Last year the killer invasive ... more
Spotted Lanternfly: Seen in Sussex County, with Delaware fully quarantined
The dreaded invasive spotted lanternfly is back this summer, and it's been seen in Sussex County, Delaware thanks to hitching a ride on traveling vehicles. The insects have been spotted in Georgetown, Milford, Seaford, Ocean ... more
Spotted lanternfly is still infesting New York State
The spotted lanternfly is a destructive, invasive insect that originally came here from Asia. It was first seen in Pennsylvania in 2014 and has quickly spread ever since. The insect feeds on many plants and ... more
Build this trap to kill spotted lanternflies
The northeast is continuing to see plenty of spotted lanternflies, and experts ask that they be killed on sight, but there are so many. Penn State Extension has offered a solution to do more to ... more
These are the five most important things to know about the spotted lanternfly
The spotted lanternfly has invaded numerous states throughout the country at this point, and scientists are working to find a way to reduce the harm they cause as well as their population entirely. While some ... more
Spotted lanternflies have been spotted in Kansas, nearby Kentucky, Michigan, and New York
The invasive spotted lanternfly is now being seen in more and more states throughout the country. Recently it's been spotted in Kansas, close to Kentucky, and dead ones have been found in Michigan. It's been ... more
Online event is open to all to learn about the Spotted Lanternfly and why officials worry about its destruction
Hobart and William Smith Colleges will be partnering with Finger Lakes PRISM to host and online event about the Spotted Lanternfly. The event will take place Wednesday, Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m ... more
