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    Destructive Spotted Lanternfly on Mirror

    Before you hit the road, look before you leave. The spotted lanternfly is a bad bug, and may be waiting for its next ride out of town. Check your vehicle for these expert hitchhikers and be sure to leave them behind. A few careful seconds can help protect others from this pesky invasive.

    Inspect vehicles, trailers, and any outdoor items you might be transporting for the spotted lanternfly in any stage of life.

    Spotted Lanternfly Life stages

    When the spotted lanternfly makes a new area home, not only does it harm trees and valuable agricultural crops but it greatly affects quality of life for residents in the area. Pennsylvania is counting on you to look before you leave the quarantine zone.