Spotted lanternfly 'stomp' season gains attention as 14 states fight the invasive pests: 'Ew'
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Social media users and government agencies sound off as spotted lanternflies spread to 14 U.S. states, prompting stomping solutions in Ohio, New York, Virginia and more.
Spotted lanternflies were first detected on trees and fruit in Pennsylvania in September 2014, and now they can be found in Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, Virginia and West Virginia, the USDA reported. Cortney Moore is an associate lifestyle writer on the Lifestyle team at Fox News Digital.
Americans who are dealing with lanternfly infestations appear to be sharing photos and videos of the spotted insects with fascination and disgust.
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