Plant nursery’s tips for dealing with invasive spotted lanternflies

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) – As you tend to your gardens this summer, there’s a re-emerging threat to be aware of: the Spotted Lanternfly.

These destructive pests feed on the sap of plants, especially prominent on trees and vines, leaving behind a sticky fluid that causes mold and damage.

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services reports cases of the lanternflies in the Richmond and Lynchburg areas this past week…

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