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WGLT's Grow: All About The Pesky Spotted Lanternfly

Lanterfly on a rail
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A side-top view of an adult spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) on a wooden rail in Pennsylvania.

This week on WGLT's Grow, you'll learn about an invasive pest making headway in North America, called the spotted lanternfly.

The ornate-looking pest was first found in eastern Pennsylvania in 2014, originating in Asia. Patrick Murphy from Illinois State University tells co-host Sarah Nardi all about it.

WGLT's Grow is your source for gardening advice and down-to-earth tips. Murph and Sarah are ready to take on all your gardening questions, so submit yours today.

Support for WGLT’s Grow comes from FS Custom Turf by Evergreen FS. FS Custom Turf offers complete lawn and tree care services to preserve the health of yards, trees and shrubs. Products and services detailed at Evergreen-FS.com.

Sarah Nardi is a WGLT reporter. She previously worked for the Chicago Reader covering Arts & Culture.