(USDA Photo by Lance Cheung.)TRENTON, N.J. - Officials with the New Jersey Department of Agriculture announce instructions for handling the spotted lanternfly.The spotted lanternfly feeds on upwards of 70 different trees and plants.
The invasive insect was initially discovered in 2014 in Berks County, Pennsylvania. At present, 26 Pennsylvania counties are under quarantine from the spotted lanternfly.
Currently, eight New Jersey counties are under quarantine, including Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Mercer and Salem.Left unchecked, spotted lanternflies will cause serious damage to trees and wreak havoc for N.J.