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Spotted lanternflies are all over. What should you do if you see one?

By Hosts

Published August 5, 2025 at 4:06 AM EDT

Spotted lanternflies are appearing all over the East Coast. The invasive insects damage plants and trees. What should you do when you spot them?

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