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Spotted Lanternflies on the Rise | Jersey News
Spotted lanternflies are multiplying across New Jersey, even hitting the boardwalk — and experts warn the real surge is coming from mid-August through early fall. These invasive pests hitch rides on cars, trains, and camping gear, spreading eggs that hatch into new infestations. They’re devastating crops like grapes and fruit trees, leaving behind sticky honeydew that fuels mold and stinging insects. A bipartisan Senate bill aims to boost federal research to combat them, but for now, citizens are urged to act: trap, vacuum, scrape, or squish these bugs — and always inspect gear before…
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