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Spot the Lanternfly Before It’s Too Late | Providence News
Rhode Island’s DEP is on high alert this summer against the spotted lanternfly — a sneaky, sap-sucking invader that’s already wrecking farms and gardens. These bugs don’t bite, but they’re deadly to grapevines, orchards, and trees — and they hitch rides on trucks, trailers, and even outdoor furniture. The state’s urging you to rip out tree of heaven plants (their favorite hangout) and to squash any lanternflies you spot. Best time to act? Fall or spring — when you can scrape off their grayish-brown egg masses. Report sightings near shipping hubs, and check out free workshops like the one at…
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