Removing tree of heaven helps protect native plants, stops spotted lanternflies, and prevents damage to ecosystems and property. Experts say the best way to kill it is to cut the tree low and apply ...

If you're growing grapes, other fruits or hops, be on the lookout. Spotted lanternflies are still present in Massachusetts. An invasive, spotted lanternflies were first discovered in the Bay State in ...

While it's rarely recommended to maintain an invasive tree species in your yard, there is one reason you might want to keep a specific tree around. Spotted lanternflies, the massively destructive ...

Virginia Tech researchers are working to develop a native fungus to kill the invasive tree-of-heaven, a preferred host for the destructive spotted lanternfly. The tree-of-heaven, or Ailanthus ...

Many gardeners and homeowners are reporting large infestations of the spotted lanternfly right now and are wondering what action they should take.

Invasives: The Tree of Heaven smells like rotten peanut butter, makes soil toxic for native plants and might be in your front ...

They first showed up in the northeast U.S. years ago, and it seems spotted lanternflies have made themselves right at home, with populations growing in our region. James McGlone, associate director of ...

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Montgomery County, Maryland, officials are urging residents to prepare for a major increase in spotted lanternflies over the next few years. The invasive insect, first ...

MISSOURI, USA — A small pest is knocking on Missouri's door, worrying agriculture and conservation officials across the state. The spotted lanternfly may make an appearance in the state this summer ...

Q: Could you provide some basic guidance on how not to kill a tree? I see conflicting information everywhere! Unfortunately, there are many ways to kill a tree, so I will try to cover the most common ...

Spotted lanternflies are back in Massachusetts "While the primary host plant of (the spotted lanterfly) is the invasive tree-of-heaven, researchers have found that it also targets grapevines, hops and ...