Spotted lanternflies returning to the Northeast

Name: Spotted lanternflies returning to the Northeast
Uploaded: 2024-07-11T21:05:00-0400
Duration: 1 min 4 s
Description: 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.

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.