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Spotted Lanternfly Threat to NY Farms | Buffalo News
Spotted lanternflies are spreading fast across New York — hitching rides on vehicles from Staten Island to Albany, Ithaca, Buffalo, and Binghamton. These pests pierce plants, suck out sap, weaken crops, and leave sticky residue that invites mold — threatening wineries and apple orchards with potential losses of $14 million in just three years. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s new bipartisan bill aims to classify them as an invasive species and fund research to stop the damage. If you spot one: squash it, snap a photo, and report it to DEC or your local ag department. Every report matters. Listen…
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