The invasive spotted lanternfly was reported at the Ohio State Fairgrounds. The colorful winged bug has been in the state for a few years now.The Ohio Departme
was reported at the Ohio State Fair grounds. The colorful winged bug has been in the state for a few years now.Many signs will be posted on the grounds to educate fairgoers on what the insect looks like. The Director of the Department of Agriculture, Brian Baldridge, says you can help reduce the spread of the spotted lanternfly .
"... have been identified in 12 counties here in the state of Ohio. What we want to do is have people keep an eye out for it and notify us because we're tracking it. It's one of those things we're notYou will see signs posted around the fairgrounds with a picture of the spotted lanternfly with the motto, "If you see it, squish it."
The spotted lanternflies are not harmful to humans or pets, but they can cause damage to your garden and kill plants if aggressive enough. The Ohio Department of Agriculture also instructs fairgoers to check their vehicles before leaving, as spotted lanternflies are notorious hitchhikers. Not only should you watch out for the insects at the fairgrounds but at home. Brian says they will be located in gardens and yards. Their favorite places are in vineyards and on a plant called the tree of heaven.
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