If you see this bug, squash it immediately, experts warn.
for infected counties, while others have begun research and health awareness campaigns to educate the public on exactly why this mass launch of brightly colored bugs is so bad for the environment.
"They're an economic and quality of life issue, as well as a threat to agriculture," says Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture spokesperson Shannon Powers.All the havoc these insects cause to food crops and other native plants explains why agricultural experts are asking average citizens to help stop their spread. And the public is stepping up. Self-proclaimed lanternfly hunters are tracking and killing the invaders and sharing their conquests on social media sites like TikTok.
“We are thrilled people have gotten on board and are working to control spotted lanternflies,” says Powers. “People pose the greatest risk for spreading the insect. We need their help.”"With all of the social media, we often see people taking things into their own hands and using home remedies," says Julie Urban, an associate research professor in the Department of Entomology at Penn State University's College of Agricultural Sciences.
Urban recommends herbicides that are labeled for use on the spotted lanternfly. And of course, she encourages the squashing to continue, especially for the next few weeks. Lanternflies use the late summer to lay their eggs to make sure they will be back in force next year. And since this creature has no known predators outside of its native habitat, experts say it’s up to humans to keep on stomping.
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