EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Every county in Rhode Island now has an established spotted lanternfly population.
The invasive insect species threatens agriculture by feeding on a variety of trees and plants. Experts encourage you to squish the insects if you come across any of them.
What to do if you see a spotted lanternfly
Spotted lanternflies were first detected in Pennsylvania in 2014, and their numbers have surged in the Northeast ever since.
Researchers are now looking for ways to get the infestation under control…