{"id":23064,"date":"2025-08-03T11:43:26","date_gmt":"2025-08-03T11:43:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=23064"},"modified":"2025-08-03T11:43:26","modified_gmt":"2025-08-03T11:43:26","slug":"dont-wait-take-immediate-action-if-this-insect-shows-up-in-your","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=23064","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Wait\u2014Take Immediate Action If This Insect Shows Up in Your"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-end=\"277\" data-start=\"242\">A Fast-Spreading Invasive Thr**t<\/h2>\n<p data-end=\"560\" data-start=\"279\">The\u00a0<em data-end=\"303\" data-start=\"283\">Lycorma delicatula<\/em>, also known as the\u00a0<strong data-end=\"345\" data-start=\"323\">spotted lanternfly<\/strong>, is an invasive insect posing serious threats to ecosystems and agriculture. First detected in\u00a0<strong data-end=\"465\" data-start=\"441\">Pennsylvania in 2014<\/strong>, it spread rapidly across several states, leaving a trail of damaged crops, trees, and plants.<\/p><div class=\"ahcof69f61914e4786\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.ahcof69f61914e4786 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.ahcof69f61914e4786 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.ahcof69f61914e4786 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.ahcof69f61914e4786 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.ahcof69f61914e4786 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<p data-end=\"560\" data-start=\"279\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10039 lazyautosizes lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stories100.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-01-113804.png?resize=728%2C903&amp;ssl=1\" sizes=\"auto, 728px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stories100.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-01-113804.png 728w, https:\/\/stories100.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-01-113804-242x300.png 242w\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"903\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stories100.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-01-113804.png?resize=728%2C903&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/stories100.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-01-113804.png 728w, https:\/\/stories100.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-2025-08-01-113804-242x300.png 242w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-eio-rwidth=\"728\" data-eio-rheight=\"903\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-end=\"771\" data-start=\"738\">How Lanternflies Damage Plants<\/h2>\n<p data-end=\"962\" data-start=\"773\">Lanternflies feed by piercing plants with\u00a0<strong data-end=\"841\" data-start=\"815\">needle-like mouthparts<\/strong>\u00a0and extracting sap. This feeding weakens host plants, leaving them more vulnerable to diseases and environmental stress.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"1169\" data-start=\"964\">Worse still, they excrete a\u00a0<strong data-end=\"1028\" data-start=\"992\">sticky substance called honeydew<\/strong>, which encourages the growth of\u00a0<strong data-end=\"1075\" data-start=\"1061\">sooty mold<\/strong>. This black fungus blocks sunlight and disrupts photosynthesis, further harming plant health.<\/p>\n<h2 data-end=\"1216\" data-start=\"1176\">What They Look Like: Easy to Identify<\/h2>\n<p data-end=\"1291\" data-start=\"1218\">Spotting a lanternfly is relatively easy thanks to its unique appearance:<\/p>\n<ul data-end=\"1647\" data-start=\"1293\">\n<li data-end=\"1396\" data-start=\"1293\">\n<p data-end=\"1396\" data-start=\"1295\"><strong data-end=\"1305\" data-start=\"1295\">Adults<\/strong>\u00a0have grayish-brown wings covered with black spots and bright\u00a0<strong data-end=\"1395\" data-start=\"1367\">red and black underwings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"1445\" data-start=\"1397\">\n<p data-end=\"1445\" data-start=\"1399\">They grow to about\u00a0<strong data-end=\"1444\" data-start=\"1418\">one inch long and wide<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"1524\" data-start=\"1446\">\n<p data-end=\"1524\" data-start=\"1448\">When at rest, their folded wings make them look duller and more camouflaged.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"1647\" data-start=\"1525\">\n<p data-end=\"1647\" data-start=\"1527\"><strong data-end=\"1537\" data-start=\"1527\">Nymphs<\/strong>\u00a0(young lanternflies) are black with white spots. As they mature, they turn bright red before becoming adults.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-end=\"1689\" data-start=\"1654\">Preferred Targets: What They Eat<\/h2>\n<p data-end=\"1761\" data-start=\"1691\">Lanternflies attack a wide range of plants. Their top targets include:<\/p>\n<div class=\"google-anno-skip google-anno-sc\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" aria-label=\"Cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs\" data-google-vignette=\"false\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\">Cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs<\/div>\n<ul data-end=\"1876\" data-start=\"1763\">\n<li data-end=\"1795\" data-start=\"1763\">\n<p data-end=\"1795\" data-start=\"1765\"><strong data-end=\"1783\" data-start=\"1765\">Hardwood trees<\/strong>\u00a0like maples<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"1838\" data-start=\"1796\">\n<p data-end=\"1838\" data-start=\"1798\"><strong data-end=\"1813\" data-start=\"1798\">Fruit trees<\/strong>\u00a0such as grapes and pears<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"1876\" data-start=\"1839\">\n<p data-end=\"1876\" data-start=\"1841\"><strong data-end=\"1850\" data-start=\"1841\">Crops<\/strong>\u00a0including hops and others<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-end=\"2035\" data-start=\"1878\">Their constant feeding drains plants of energy and reduces growth. Infestations in vineyards, in particular, have significantly\u00a0<strong data-end=\"2034\" data-start=\"2006\">lowered grape production<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-end=\"2070\" data-start=\"2042\">Bigger Than a Garden Pest<\/h2>\n<p data-end=\"2133\" data-start=\"2072\">The damage goes beyond gardens and farms. These insects also:<\/p>\n<ul data-end=\"2334\" data-start=\"2135\">\n<li data-end=\"2195\" data-start=\"2135\">\n<p data-end=\"2195\" data-start=\"2137\"><strong data-end=\"2173\" data-start=\"2137\">Stress and k*ll ornamental trees<\/strong>\u00a0in cities and suburbs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-end=\"2259\" data-start=\"2196\"><\/li>\n<li data-end=\"2334\" data-start=\"2260\">\n<p data-end=\"2334\" data-start=\"2262\"><strong data-end=\"2288\" data-start=\"2262\">Throw off biodiversity<\/strong>, impacting birds, insects, and other wildlife<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-end=\"2408\" data-start=\"2336\">They\u2019ve become a full-blown thr**t to both urban and rural environments.<\/p>\n<h2 data-end=\"2443\" data-start=\"2415\">What To Do If You See One<\/h2>\n<p data-end=\"2507\" data-start=\"2445\">If you spot a spotted lanternfly, act immediately. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n<h3 data-end=\"2529\" data-start=\"2509\">1.\u00a0<strong data-end=\"2529\" data-start=\"2516\">Sq*ash It<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-end=\"2621\" data-start=\"2530\">K*ll any lanternfly\u2014adult or nymph\u2014you see. Reducing their numbers helps slow their spread.<\/p>\n<h3 data-end=\"2652\" data-start=\"2623\">2.\u00a0<strong data-end=\"2652\" data-start=\"2630\">Destroy Egg Masses<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-end=\"2851\" data-start=\"2653\">Look for\u00a0<strong data-end=\"2681\" data-start=\"2662\">mud-like smears<\/strong>\u00a0on outdoor surfaces such as trees, rocks, furniture, or vehicles. Scrape these into a jar filled with\u00a0<strong data-end=\"2822\" data-start=\"2784\">alcohol, bleach, or hand sanitizer<\/strong>\u00a0to ensure they\u2019re destroyed.<\/p>\n<h3 data-end=\"2883\" data-start=\"2853\">3.\u00a0<strong data-end=\"2883\" data-start=\"2860\">Report the Sighting<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-end=\"3023\" data-start=\"2884\">Notify your local\u00a0<strong data-end=\"2941\" data-start=\"2902\">agriculture or environmental agency<\/strong>. Your report helps track the spread and supports coordinated eradication efforts.<\/p>\n<h3 data-end=\"3057\" data-start=\"3025\">4.\u00a0<strong data-end=\"3057\" data-start=\"3032\">Inspect Outdoor Items<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-end=\"3238\" data-start=\"3058\">Before moving objects like\u00a0<strong data-end=\"3117\" data-start=\"3085\">firewood, furniture, or cars<\/strong>, check for eggs. This is especially important when traveling between states, as eggs often go unnoticed and hatch later.<\/p>\n<h2 data-end=\"3283\" data-start=\"3245\">Stopping the Spread Starts With You<\/h2>\n<p data-end=\"3476\" data-start=\"3285\">The lanternfly problem won\u2019t go away on its own. These pests\u00a0<strong data-end=\"3397\" data-start=\"3346\">travel easily on goods, vehicles, and materials<\/strong>. The only way to stop them is through\u00a0<strong data-end=\"3475\" data-start=\"3436\">community awareness and fast action<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"3614\" data-start=\"3478\">Every person who identifies, destroys, and reports a lanternfly helps\u00a0<strong data-end=\"3577\" data-start=\"3548\">protect natural resources<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong data-end=\"3613\" data-start=\"3582\">preserve healthy ecosystems<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-end=\"3650\" data-start=\"3621\">Final Reminder: Don\u2019t Wait<\/h2>\n<p data-end=\"3848\" data-start=\"3652\">The first step to solving a problem is knowing it exists. If you see a lanternfly,\u00a0<strong data-end=\"3763\" data-start=\"3735\">eliminate it immediately<\/strong>\u00a0and report it. Together, we can reduce the damage and keep our environment thriving.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Fast-Spreading Invasive Thr**t The\u00a0Lycorma delicatula, also known as the\u00a0spotted lanternfly, is an invasive insect posing serious threats to ecosystems and agriculture. First detected in\u00a0Pennsylvania in 2014, it spread rapidly across several states, leaving a trail of damaged crops, trees, and plants. 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