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Squish Those Lanternflies | Columbus News
Spotted lanternflies are wreaking havoc in Ohio, damaging trees and grapevines while leaving behind sticky residue that fosters mold. Since their arrival in 2020, state officials have poured over $65,000 into local control efforts—including removing invasive tree-of-heaven hosts and enforcing quarantines—but the population keeps growing. Citizens are being urged to help by squishing them (they can’t bite or sting) and even attending “squish parties” to learn identification and removal. These pests spread easily via cars and trains, so checking vehicles before travel is key. With no plan to…
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