To support local efforts, a limited number of grants are available to organizations working to control lanternfly populations ...

Spotted lanternflies are strikingly beautiful, but the species is a growing nightmare for farmers and their crops. Since their accidental introduction into the U.S. a decade ago, the insects have ...

Spotted lanternflies were confirmed in eight new Kentucky counties during 2025. Here's what to know about the species.

There are more spotted lantern flies in the area this year than in the past, according to an expert. He said there are three main reasons why. Some potentially good news: The expert does not think ...

Experts recommend inspecting your vehicle and outdoor equipment before traveling long distances to avoid spreading these ...

The spotted lanternfly, an invasive species from Asia, is making a 2025 appearance across the U.S. even before the official start of summer on June 20. According to the World Population Review tracker ...

A "new" invasive species has found its way to Georgia. The state's department of agriculture reported via news release on Thursday that the Spotted Lanternfly has been seen in the Peach State. This ...

The spotted lanternfly is an invasive species that poses a significant threat to trees and crops, potentially impacting the economy and the agricultural and forestry industries. Residents are urged to ...

A spotted lanternfly in Providence, R.I. in 2024. The invasive pest, known to weaken and kill trees by feeding on their sap, has been found in every county of Connecticut, according to the Department ...

A summer scourge of Spotted Lanternfly have returned to the Northeast and New York officials and researchers are asking for the public’s help in collecting data and preventing the spread of the ...

Meet the spotted lanternfly. On second thought, we'd rather not add it to Florida's list of invasive species. Although it hasn't been spotted in Florida (pun intended), the Sunshine State does have ...

This year's National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) is February 24-28, 2025. Invasive species are plants, animals, and pathogens that are not native to our ecosystem and whose introduction ...