The Brief
- Spotted lanternfly found in 19 states, including Georgia
- USDA urges residents to check plants and kill bugs on sight
- UGA says Fulton County most at risk, no major ecosystem harm yet
ATLANTA – Scientists say the spotted lanternfly, an invasive species, continues to spread across the U.S. — including right here in Georgia.
What we know:
The insect, first discovered about a decade ago, has now been found in 19 states, and Georgia is the southernmost with confirmed populations.…