The spotted lanternfly, an invasive species, has settled in states across the U.S. and poses a serious risk to agriculture. New York wineries alone risk losing millions of dollars from their wrath.
Sen. Chuck Schumer revealedWith the area's wineries and the state at risk of losing millions of dollars, Schumer called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to use millions of dollars of federal funds to contain the problem., which are a natural predator of the spotted lanternfly in China.
The department also wants people to avoid parking their vehicles under trees or near bushes — where the insects can lay eggs or stow away to invade a new location. The public should also get familiar with the bug in all its black-spotted glory. Many states are urging the public to show the bugs no mercy: Kill them on sight.
Virginia's Department of Agriculture said the best method of extermination is crushing or stomping on them or putting them"in a container of alcohol, diluted clorox , or hand sanitizer. Larger populations can be treated with a contact or systemic insecticide."Keep up with all the latest news, arts and culture, and TV highlights from KPBS.
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