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In Pa., spotted lanternflies’ knack for hitchhiking is proving crucial to their staying power

The invasive insect appeared in Pennsylvania 10 years ago and continues to spread west, as far away as Illinois.
By Alan Yu/WHYY

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Spotted lanternfly is everywhere. Can they be controlled?

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

By Scott LaMar/WITF

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
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