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spotted lanternfly
Coverage of spotted lanternfly in the Nexus archive.
- Spotted lanternflies are inching closer to Georgia crops. Here’s how experts say you can help.
Spotted lanternflies, an invasive species first detected in Georgia in 2024 near Atlanta, threaten the state’s fruit crops, particularly grapes, peaches, and plums. Experts emphasize monitoring, reporting, and crushing the insects to mitigate their spread, which could impact Georgia’s $70 billion agriculture industry.
- Plague of spotted lanternflies set to invade parts of the US by the MILLIONS... here are the states at risk
The spotted lanternfly is expected to invade parts of the US by the millions, threatening crops and ecosystems. Several states are at risk, prompting calls for immediate action to control the invasive species.