New York Making New Plan To Fight 'Destructive' Asian Pest
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Tue, 11 August 2026
1 report- hudsonvalleycountry.com17:00first to report
That invasive bug you've probably seen all over the Hudson Valley is getting a new level of attention from New York lawmakers.
Wed, 19 August 2026
1 report- wfsb.com21:36
Spotted lanternflies are showing up in more places across Connecticut, and state officials are working on a solution.
Mon, 24 August 2026
2 reports- westernmassnews.com19:15
Jane Gozgit, who has been retired for two years, said she steps into her backyard each morning with a spray bottle and fly swatter to deal with the insects.
- wyso.org21:07
The invasive spotted lanternfly has returned to Northeast Ohio, and experts say to take action to bring the numbers down.
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- wosu.org24 Aug, 21:07their copy
Wed, 26 August 2026
3 reports- fox29.com11:43
The spotted lanternfly’s favorite tree may be growing along a Northeast roadside or in your own backyard. Here’s how to spot tree-of-heaven and why cutting it down can backfire.
- chinookobserver.com12:43
One of the most destructive invasive pests in the nation has arrived in southern Washington, posing a grave threat to ash trees. State officials confirmed the presence of the emerald […]
- valleynewslive.com20:22
Cass County is under formal quarantine, with an area of concern surrounding the metro and infestations confirmed across western Minnesota
Thu, 27 August 2026
2 reports- patch.com00:48
The spotted lanternflies are popping up in great numbers on Long Island, with high concentrations on the East End, experts say.
- q1057.com11:42
An invasive insect from Asia called the Spotted Lanternfly has spread across New York State since arriving here in 2020, munching through grapes, maples, and dozens of other plants that matter to local farms and forests.
Tue, 1 September 2026
1 report- medicinehatnews.com10:25
nestdesk@medicinehatnews.com The city has recently released an update on ongoing efforts to target and control leafy spurge, a noxious invasive plant, after more than 2,000 beetles were released a year ago as a non-pesticide control method. In the past the city has introduced herds of goats that would graze in designated areas of Police Point
Fri, 4 September 2026
1 report- kait8.com23:34
The little pinecones hanging off your evergreen trees and shrubs may be bagworms. This camouflaged culprit is the bagworm, an invasive insect that devours trees.
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- ksla.com4 Sept, 23:34their copy
Sun, 6 September 2026
1 report- ukiahdailyjournal.com19:30
Land Trust of Napa County scientists are expanding native milkweed habitat at Sutro Preserve, where about 20 monarch caterpillars were recently documented amid a yearslong restoration effort.
Tue, 8 September 2026
1 report- Times of India17:37
Controlling invasive spotted knapweed biologically has initiated an unexpected ecological chain reaction. Gall flies, introduced as a control measure, have turned into a vital winter food source for deer mice, causing a surge in their populations and an uptick in hantavirus spread. Areas dense with knapweed report more infected mice than those with native grasslands.
Thu, 10 September 2026
1 report- fox2detroit.com16:10
The pest's spread in Michigan is not surprising, but represents another challenge for officials hoping to slow the tide of invasive species moving into the state.
Fri, 11 September 2026
1 report- yahoo.com13:26
Cooler temps will have an impact on stink bugs and spotted lantern flies. What you should know before the first frost.
Thu, 17 September 2026
1 report- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)06:34
Skupieniec lipowy (Oxycarenus lavaterae) tworzy jesienią zwarte kolonie na pniach drzew i potrafi masowo przemieszczać się w kierunku budynków. Jak wskazują specjaliści z Instytutu Ochrony Przyrody PAN, to obcy gatunek potencjalnie inwazyjny, notowany w Polsce mniej więcej od dekady. Owad nie jest groźny dla ludzi, ale bywa uciążliwy i może osłabiać rośliny.
Fri, 18 September 2026
1 report- wilx.com16:35
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists at Detroit Metropolitan Airport intercepted a first-in-the-nation batch of potentially destructive giant scale insects earlier this year, officials said.
Sat, 19 September 2026
1 report- Times of India16:34
Canada confirmed its first spotted lanternfly detection in Windsor, Ontario. Movement restrictions are now in place to prevent further spread of this invasive species. Surrounding areas are under surveillance to assess the infestation's extent. This pest poses significant risks to agriculture and forestry industries. Early detection and reporting are crucial for managing its impact.