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May 1, 2023 | 9:17 AM

Home gardeners prepare: the invasive spotted lanternflies are returning

By Marylee Williams/ WESA
March 20, 2023 | 9:26 AM

Pennsylvanians struggle to fight invasive species, as experts push for a regional approach

By Oliver Morrison/WESA
September 23, 2022 | 3:34 PM

Spotted lanternfly is everywhere. Can they be controlled?

“it’s really different from any insect I’ve ever worked on”

By Scott LaMar

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September 23, 2022 | 1:02 PM

Spotted lanternflies are laying their eggs throughout Pennsylvania. Here’s how to stop the invasive insect’s spread

“They will lay their eggs on darn near anything — rocks, trees, they’re not really fussy.”

By Katie Blackley/WESA
August 29, 2022 | 10:08 AM

The secret to stomping out Spotted Lanternflies

By Nick Konopka/WESA
August 19, 2022 | 12:47 PM

Surrounding states learn what Pennsylvanians already know: Squish it.

The word is out in New York City and beyond. If you see a spotted lanternfly, stomp it. Kill-on-sight

By Michael Hill/The Associated Press
August 18, 2022 | 10:11 AM

Spotted lanternflies are spreading in the U.S.

Ever since the spotted lanternfly first appeared in Berks County, Pa., in 2014 (arriving from its home in Asia), this invasive species has been booking it across the United States.

By Jaclyn Diaz/NPR
July 21, 2022 | 3:28 PM

Penn State researchers ask: Any natural predators for spotted lanternfly?

For several years, there was no known natural predator to the invasive spotted lanternfly.

By Scott LaMar
June 29, 2022 | 10:13 AM

Penn State researchers aim to make discoveries about spotted lanternfly with public’s help

They are finding that several animals like to make a meal out of the pests.  

By Megan Frank/WLVR
March 2, 2022 | 4:14 PM

Controlling invasive species in Pennsylvania

This week is National Invasive Species Awareness Week.

By Scott LaMar
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