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Spotted Lanternflies Take Over New Jersey | Jersey News
Spotted lanternflies are here to stay in New Jersey, thriving since 2018 and now everywhere — they’re not dangerous to humans or pets, but they’re devastating to plants like grapevines and maples by sucking sap and weakening them. While birds and chickens are helping, farmers are still battling them as a persistent, spreading pest. Watch for them in August when adults become more visible, flying and gliding with bright red wings. They leave behind sticky honeydew — bug poop that attracts pests and causes mold on everything from cars to furniture. The state’s quarantine means check your gear…
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