Help Wanted Now To Track the Spread of Prolific Spotted Lanternfly Pest

Tennessee is the 16th state to detect the invasive spotted lanternfly since it was first discovered in Pennsylvania in 2014.

The Oriental Fruit Fly pest is known to target more than 230 different fruit, vegetable, and plant commodities.

Already on alert, USDA-APHIS inspectors confirm 20 more adult specimens of the Zeugodacus tau fruit fly were recently found in Los Angeles County.

The predatory yellow-legged hornet has been a pain for bee populations in Europe. The first U.S. sighting of the pest was just confirmed. Find out where.

Ensuing Tau fruit fly quarantine is the first ever in Western Hemisphere.

First reports of the invasive pest being found in the Evergreen State was during 2020. Fruit and hops growers on alert.

It’s back again. Detection of the giant mollusk with an appetite to match prompts quarantine in parts of Broward County.

The emerald ash borer has been a bane to trees in the East and Midwest for many years. Folks out west now are warned to watch for this destructive insect.

Researchers warn of potential impacts of tiny pest (Thrips parvispinus) as it spreads across the Sunshine State.

It was only a matter of time the invasive pest found its way to the Sunshine State. Learn more about this destructive insect.

Small population of invasive bug discovered in Pontiac; might have arrived via out-of-state nursery delivery.

What was once known as the Asian giant hornet (aka, ‘murder hornet’) is now the northern giant hornet. Find out why.

Already eradicated twice in the Sunshine State, the invasive pest that feeds on more than 500 plants and agricultural crops has been detected again.

Oriental fruit flies discovered in traps around St. Petersburg area. Learn more about this pest that attacks more than 400 fruits, vegetables, and nuts.

Best practices include safer insecticides and someday soon maybe trap trees.

Napa County officials report finding the Western grapeleaf skeletonizer, a voracious feeder not native to the area.

Webinar set to review some of the latest research findings regarding the infamous invasive pest.

New York State officials pull no punches against the dreaded plant hoppers.

For commercial growers, now’s the time to check for infestation.