Help wanted: Collect spotted lanternflies so scientists can track them

Kara HolsoppleSeptember 11, 2024

Researchers from Saint Vincent College and Chatham University aim to build an archive to learn about invasive spotted lanternflies in western Pennsylvania over time.

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Spotted lanternflies not a danger to forests, according to Penn State study

Sydney RoachSeptember 15, 2023

Spotted lanternflies aren’t as harmful to most Pennsylvania hardwood trees as previously feared. It's the first study of its kind.

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As spotted lanternflies swarm Pittsburgh, don’t give them a ride

Glynis BoardSeptember 6, 2023

Spotted lanternflies could cost Pennsylvania $324 million annually. So check your car so you don't give them or their eggs a ride.

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Central Pennsylvania sees drop in spotted lanternflies

WITFAugust 25, 2023

As spotted lanternfly numbers soar in Allegheny County, central Pennsylvania is seeing a drop in the non-native pests.

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Researchers are finding spotted lanternflies make a tasty meal for some birds and other bugs

LehighValleyNews.comJuly 7, 2022

Newly discovered predators of the spotted lanternfly like praying mantises, spiders and cardinals could lead to biological controls for the invasive bug.

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Penn State researchers aim to debunk myths surrounding spotted lanternfly

Rachel McDevittFebruary 11, 2022

One myth: The pest threatens all kinds of plants. But, it appears to only kill grapevines and Tree of Heaven, also an invasive species.

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A New Weapon to Stop the Spread of Spotted Lanternfly: A Dog Named Lucky

Kiley KoscinskiJune 23, 2021

Lucky is trained to sniff out spotted lanternfly eggs. It's one more tool to fight the invasive pest as it spreads across Pennsylvania.

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Spotted Lanternflies Are About to Hatch. Learn How to Make a Trap for this Invasive Insect.

Kara HolsoppleApril 28, 2021

The invasive insects destroy trees and leave a sticky mess. A simple DIY trap could help stop their spread.

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Researchers Train Dogs to Sniff Out Spotted Lanternfly Eggs

Julia AgosOctober 23, 2020

The dogs are being trained by UPenn researchers. A study shows dogs can identity the egg masses with up to 95 percent accuracy.

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Invasive Lanternfly Spotted in Pittsburgh Area

Julie GrantJuly 2, 2020

Keep an eye out for the nymphs of the Spotted Lanternfly, which can devastate some crops and ooze a sticky substance that encourages a black mold.

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