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Ridgewood NJ, the war against the lanternfly is going to a whole new level . Many residents of the Garden State are taking up arms against the dreaded insect and the weapon of choice is a salt gun .
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The spotted lanternflies can truly wreak havoc. They do an astounding amount of damage each year and are a major headache to both homeowners and agriculture professionals.
Take up arms against the arthropod community with the Bug-A-Salt pump-action bug-blasting shotgun. Insect hunting as a sport has entered the 21st century with this fun, new non-toxic device that blasts pests with table salt. Just open the lid, pour regular table salt into the hopper and take aim. Lethal salt projectiles are accurate within 3′.
The new and improved Bug-A-Salt 3.0 is specifically tailored for the serious fly hunter. Those who are fluent in weaponry and gun handling will appreciate the custom improvements, including the new cross-bolt safety mechanism, trigger redesign and added Patridge sight. Plus, a stronger spring creates a tighter salt pattern and a more powerful blast. But fly hunters, be warned. Because it’s a more powerful model, instead of leaving flies whole for easy cleanup, it may blast them to smithereens.
If this is just a little over the top , Milkweed plants aren’t prevalent in the bug’s native lands. They don’t have any instincts to avoid it!
In fact, spotted lanternflies seem to gravitate towards milkweed plants. They eat the sap as if it were another host tree. However, the poison slows them down and eventually kills them.
To get rid of spotted lanternflies, consider planting more milkweed plants around your property! They can work wonders to eliminate existing insects. Plus, they might even attract beneficial pollinators like monarch butterflies!
Or you can’t go wrong when it comes to using vinegar to get rid of spotted lanternflies.
Spotted lanternflies hate the stuff, as it has a pungent odor. Not only that but spraying the vinegar directly onto the fly will kill them.
Make a homemade spotted lanternfly spray that’s equal parts water and vinegar. Then, spray it on any flies you see. It’s a good idea to use it as a deterrent solution as well
