KNOXVILLE, Tenn — An invasive insect known as the spotted lanternfly is spreading across Tennessee, raising concerns for farmers, vineyards and agriculture experts.
The pest has already been detected in parts of the state and could threaten crops and ecosystems if populations continue to grow.
Agriculture experts say the public plays a critical role in slowing the spread of the invasive insect, and residents can help stop the spread by looking for and destroying egg masses before they hatch in the spring, according to the University of Tennessee’s Institute of Agriculture…