Pennsylvania senators want spotted lanternfly to be declared an invasive species
Sens. John Fetterman and Dave McCormick introduced a bipartisan bill to name the spotted lanternfly an invasive species.
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Sens. John Fetterman and Dave McCormick introduced a bipartisan bill to name the spotted lanternfly an invasive species.
Academy of Natural Sciences entomologist Greg Cowper says spotted lanternflies are primed for a population explosion.
It's been more than 10 years since spotted lanternflies landed in Pennsylvania, likely arriving on goods shipped from their native home in Southeast Asia.
The invasive spotted lanternfly is continuing to spread across Pennsylvania.
Researchers at Saint Vincent College want you to capture a spotted lanternfly if you see one and not kill it. Why? They want you to send it to them for a study.
There's something you can do to help Pennsylvania scientists learn everything about spotted lanternflies.
Spotted lanternflies are making their return to parts of the country. Exterminators visited a home in New Jersey treating areas where the invasive insects are popping up. While spotted lanternflies do not pose a threat to humans, they cause billions of dollars a year in damage to crops, trees, and other plants in the U.S. Experts said the extreme heat may be playing a part in their growth.
Some people in the Tri-State say they're seeing more spotted lanternflies this summer, and they think it's because of the heat.
Like it or not, spotted lanternflies are going to be around for a bit longer in the Pittsburgh area
The state continues to say to smash 'em so they don't harm vegetation, but a recent study from Penn State found they may not cause as much harm as once thought.
This week, our region dealt with poor air quality, a historic Pride parade in Media brought hundreds of people together to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, and scientists say they are making progress to get the invasive spotted lanternfly under control.
This week, our region has been dealing with poor air quality, a historic Pride parade in Media brought hundreds of people together to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, and scientists say they are making progress to get the invasive spotted lanternfly under control.
Researchers in Delaware want to fight the invasive spotted lanternflies with a couple of natural predators from China with major potential.
The invasive species from Asia preys on more than 70 different types of trees.
