Invasive Spotted Lanternfly spreading across north central West Virginia

Spotted lanternfly sightings: What to know about the invasive pests, how to report it in North Carolina

The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect pest that poses a danger to North Carolina agricultural crops, grapevines, fruit trees, and a wide range of hardwood trees. They also attract ants and wasps.

Garden Q&A: What is damaging my kale?

Q:  For several springs in a row, my kale looks beat up by orange and black insects. How can I get rid of them for this season? A:  It sounds like you have a population of harlequin bugs. These members of the stink bug family have the sucking mouthparts shared by all true bugs, used to feed on cell contents in the plant’s leaves. This creates pale spots called stippling, and eventually, as the damaged tissues die, dry, and crumble away, produces…

Spotted lanternflies are in West Virginia: What to know

GHENT, WV (WVNS) -- The West Virginia Department of Agriculture confirms the spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect species, is present in 16 West Virginia counties. Add some native plants to your landscaping this year! Spotted lanternflies were first detected in the United States in 2014. Since then, the species has spread to 18 states on the eastern side of the country, including West Virginia. Spotted lanternflies have infested both the…

Invasive Spotted Lanternfly spreading across north central West Virginia

WEST VIRGINIA (WOWK) — An invasive insect from Asia has begun to hatch and spread across the United States, including in the Mountain State. This pest is called the Spotted Lanternfly, and it's been reported in 16 West Virginia counties, including four in north central West Virginia. Experts are urging residents to keep an eye out for the insects, as they are a significant threat to agriculture. The Spotted Lanternfly's egg masses are often laid…

West Virginia officials warn of invasive Spotted Lanternfly

WEST VIRGINIA (WOWK) - An invasive insect from Asia is spreading across the United States, including in the Mountain State. This pest is called the Spotted Lanternfly, and it's been reported in 16 West Virginia counties, mostly in the northern part of the state, such as the Morgantown, Clarksburg and Parkersburg areas. Experts are urging residents to keep an eye out for the insects, as they are a significant threat to agriculture. The Spotted La…

Granite Geek: It takes a village to keep nasty bugs away

At Millikan Nursery in Chichester, when they buy trees, shrubs and other nursery stock from places where the spotted lanternfly is established, they take the time to look for and remove the egg masses of the invasive species.