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Spotted lanternfly confirmed in Berrien County, Michigan

Original: Spotted lanternfly confirmed in Berrien County

Michigan officials have confirmed the presence of the invasive spotted lanternfly in Berrien County, in the state's southwest. The pest, which threatens grapevines, fruit trees and other crops, has been spreading across the eastern United States, and residents are being asked to report sightings and destroy the insects to slow its advance.

Why now: The detection of a destructive invasive species in a new Michigan county raises concern for farmers and gardeners.

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• Spotted lanternfly confirmed in Berrien County · State of Michigan (.gov)

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