Good news: No lanternfly infestations found, but your help is still needed

Spotted lanternfly can cause damage to grapevines and trees. Photo courtesy Holly Raguza, Bugwood.org The good news is that there hasn’t yet been a documented spotted lanternfly infestation in New York. That’s wonderful because the spotted lanternfly can damage many kinds of plants. In addition, it can secrete so much messy “honeydew” that people can’t go outside without getting honeydew on their hair and clothes. If this insect becomes established in New York, it could impact our forests, agriculture and tourism. Your help…

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