According to the USDA the spotted lanternfly and gypsy moth are highly detrimental invasive insects, causing significant economic and environmental harm.
Once again, the U.S. government urges individuals to act against certain insect pests.Not all bugs. Just a few particular invasive species, such as the spotted lanternfly and the spongy moth, threaten fruit crops and trees in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture . Last year, Americans were asked to destroy any eggs or insects they found.
an estimated $40 billion each year in damages to crops, trees, and other plants," Kathryn Bronsky, national policy manager for the spongy moth at Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service said. "Together, we can make a difference." Together, they target and damage hundreds of tree and plant species.
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