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The invasive spotted lanternfly continues to spread throughout Virginia — threatening vineyards. And researchers are training dogs to help sniff them out.
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Virginia winemakers are under a new threat. An insect called spotted lanternfly is spreading throughout Virginia. In July, the state department of agriculture issued a quarantine for 12 counties and 10 cities. The insect originated from China, and has wrecked havoc for some vineyards in Pennsylvania. There is a silver lining, however: People can prevent the spread of the insect.
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Officials are asking for public help in tracking a bug that threatens Virginia’s fruit crops and vineyards. The spotted lanternfly, first seen here in 2018, is on the move – invading counties where it wasn’t found before.