Spotted Lanternfly

Over the past few months, an invasive species named the Spotted Lanternfly has been taking over the environment in New Jersey. These flies are indigenous to parts of China, India, and Vietnam. They have begun taking over the environments in Japan, South Korea, and the US. The Spotted Lanternfly likes to feed on many different types of fruits as well as trees. The SLF is easily spread far by people relocating infested materials or things that have eggs. In order to stop the spread and keep the environment intact, we need to constantly check trees for signs of large groups of insects, eggs, or unhealthy growth. Many health organizations have posted that if you see one of these insects, you need to report it immediately and kill it so it can't spread.