Spotted Lanternflies
Coverage of Spotted Lanternflies in the Nexus archive.
- Spotted lanternflies are spreading. A bipartisan bill aims to fight back
Spotted lanternflies are spreading, prompting a bipartisan group of senators to propose making their control a high-priority federal research initiative.
- Early Addition: Pet dogs are still in the fight against spotted lanternflies
Pet dogs are being used to combat spotted lanternfly eggs as an alternative to stomping. The article also mentions a cheaper ride-hailing app, the end of side hustles for state lawmakers, and Sweetgreen robots.
- Spotted lanternflies’ love of cities may be the secret to their invasion success
Spotted lanternflies' affinity for cities may contribute to their invasion success. Scientists see these insects as a prime opportunity to study invasion ecology and evolutionary biology.
- ‘They don’t belong in our environment’: US vineyards battle spotted lanternflies as invasive insects spread
US vineyards from Virginia to New York are battling invasive spotted lanternflies that damage grapevines and reduce yields. Growers are resorting to squashing the insects, as demonstrated at Zephaniah Farm Vineyard, which has been operated by the Zephaniah family since 1949.
- How to get rid of lanternflies before they hatch
Spotted lanternflies lay eggs in vineyards, trees, and backyards as summer approaches. NBC's Angie Lassman provides tips to get rid of them before they hatch. Early removal can help prevent infestations.