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Spotted lanternflies returning to the Northeast
Spotted lanternflies are making their return to parts of the country. Exterminators visited a home in New Jersey treating areas where the invasive insects are popping up. While spotted lanternflies do not pose a threat to humans, they cause billions of dollars a year in damage to crops, trees, and other plants in the U.S. Experts said the extreme heat may be playing a part in their growth.