State Entomologist Victoria Smith says winemakers need to act fast, as this could be a major issue anytime between now to three years.
“One good thing about spotted lanternfly is they do not spread diseases to plants, pets, livestock or humans,” Smith said.
The invasive insect can have a damaging effect on Happy Valley’s vineyards if a large population takes hold this season.
Besides being a nuisance, the invasive species is a detriment to vineyards, crops, and honeybees, causing a potentially big economic impact on farms, experts say.
The Hudson Valley Research Laboratory in Highland is working to identify effective strategies to fight the spotted lanternfly.
I remember the first Earth Day in 1970. There was lots of optimism to keep our environment safe for everyone, human, animal, ...
News 12’s Tony Caputo visited an insect laboratory in Ewing to talk to experts about how to handle the spotted lanternfly.
The Ohio Department of Agriculture has confirmed the first emergence/egg hatch of Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) (Lycorma delicatula) nymphs in Cincinnati on April 24, 2024. First instar nymphs were ...
The warmer temps we’re seeing call for the return of the spotted lanternflies. The invasive species was first spotted in New York in 2020 and ever since – ...
Have you seen a spotted lanternfly? Here’s all you need to know about the risk the bug poses to our agriculture.
Officials have confirmed that there’s no evidence of the avian flu being in Pennsylvania. The state has some of the highest ...