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spotted lanternfly
Coverage of spotted lanternfly in the Nexus archive.
Sumner Countyplace1state agriculture officialsorganization1Georgiaplace1University of Georgiaorganization1Elizabeth McCartyperson1State Rep. Robert Dickeyperson1Georgia Department of Agricultureorganization1Fulton Countyplace1agriculturetopic1United Statesplace1invasive speciestopic1cropstopic1ecosystemstopic1
- Spotted lanternfly infestation confirmed in Sumner County, what to do if you spot one
Spotted lanternfly infestation has been confirmed in Sumner County. State agriculture officials are advising residents to monitor for the invasive species.
- 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.