Here’s Why You Should Kill Spotted Lanternflies (if you see them in your garden) - The New York Times (free article)
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Spotted Lanternflies Are Back. You Should Still Kill Them.
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The battle continues against the colorful bugs. Here’s how New Yorkers can help curb the infestation.
Very invasive, like bedbugs of the garden. They prey on grapevines and other plants in your garden, and are spreading quickly. Kill them if you see them or their mud-like eggs!