The spotted lanternfly, an invasive species originating from Asia, has infested 17 states, causing $40 billion in damages annually to crops, trees, and other plants, without posing a direct threat to humans.
Scientists are exploring new methods for spotted lanternfly removal, including leveraging the insects' attraction to vibrations.
The spotted lanternflies are believed to have arrived in the U.S. in 2012 via stone shipments, with the first infestation in 2014 in Pennsylvania, followed by a continuous spread across the country.
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