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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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Ridgewood NJ, The spotted lanternfly is an invasive pest, primarily known to affect the tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima). It has been detected on many host plants, including apples, plums, cherries, peaches, nectarines, apricots, almonds, and pine. It also feeds on oak, walnut, poplar, and grapes.
The insect will change hosts as it goes through its developmental stages. Nymphs feed on a wide range of plant species, while adults prefer to feed and lay eggs on tree of heaven (A. altissima). 1 If allowed to spread in the United States, this pest could seriously harm the country’s grape, orchard, and logging industries. Distribution and Spread The spotted lanternfly is present in China, India, Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam. The insect was detected in Pennsylvania in September 2014.
Continue reading New Jersey Residents Warned To Be On Look Out For Spotted Lanternflies
