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Could your dog help fight the spotted lanternfly? A new study makes the case , articleOrdinary pet dogs outperformed trained human searchers in the first real-world test of community dog-handler teams, finding more than twice as many egg masses.
Date: Jun 09, 2026 - -
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Researcher targets invasive tree of heaven and the pest that depends on it , articleAs the invasive spotted lanternfly continues to spread through Virginia, one Virginia Tech scientist says fighting the insect’s favorite tree may be the key to slowing the growth of both. Carrie Fearer, an assistant professor of forest pathology in the College of Natural Resources and Environment, is testing a naturally occurring fungus that attacks the ailanthus altissima, best known as the tree of heaven. The tree is an aggressive invader that also provides the perfect home for the spotted lanternfly.
Date: Nov 05, 2025 - -
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Man’s best friend could be the spotted lanternfly’s worst enemy , articleVirginia Tech researchers found that everyday dog-handler teams can effectively detect spotted lanternfly egg masses, offering a community-driven tool to fight invasive agricultural pests.
Date: Jul 16, 2025 - -
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A surprising ally in the fight against the spotted lanternfly: Ants , articleVirginia Tech researchers can detect the presence of spotted lanternfly by testing ants who feed on the spotted lanternfly honeydew. The honeydew contains bits of lanternfly DNA, which entomologists can identify in the ants after they feed on it.
Date: Jun 26, 2025 - -
Video ItemStop The Spot , video
Here’s what to do if you see a spotted lanternfly. Help us stop the spot!
Date: Sep 14, 2023 - -
Video ItemResearching how detection dogs can combat invasive species and plant disease , video
The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect plaguing plants, especially grapes, across the globe. Faculty at the Alson H. Smith Jr. Agricultural Research and Extension Center are researching how trained detection dogs can help farmers and vineyard owners better prepare their crops against these insects.
Date: Mar 16, 2023 - -
Video ItemSpotting the highly invasive spotted lanternfly , video
The spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect that has damaged agricultural crops in the northeast U.S. (creating a black sticky mess that stinks of sour vinegar), has been found in Virginia. Officials are hoping that citizens across the commonwealth will help monitor and track the movement of the pest.
Date: Dec 20, 2018 -