If you see this bug, kill it

[Mike Wehner]

• The spotted lanternfly is invading the East Coast and officials are urging citizens to be on the lookout for the invasive species and kill it if necessary.
• The bugs feed on over 70 native plants and can cause severe damage to crops.
• The insects are native to Asia and typically travel to other countries via shipping routes.

Oftentimes, invasive species are easy to spot. When an invasive plant species invade an area, for example, it's typically not too difficult to identify it and destroy it. With bugs, on the other hand, things are a bit more complicated. They're often small, fast, and can easily retreat to safety if you try to interact with (or smash) them.

That difficult task is what state wildlife authorities across the Eastern United States are handing to residents, asking them to be on the lookout for a species of insect called a spotted lanternfly. The insects are native to Asia, but they are wreaking havoc in the United States. Our best defense? A nice, strong smash.

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