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Calling Grape Growers & Industry Members: Join the Effort to Combat Spotted Lanternfly

July 18, 2025 — Researchers at the USDA-ARS Appalachian Fruit Research Station—working in partnership with Virginia Tech, Penn State, Rutgers University, and others—are leading a multi-state initiative, Areawide Management of the Invasive Spotted Lanternfly and Tree of Heaven. This project aims to suppress populations of both invasive species to improve ecosystem health, reduce insecticide use in vineyards,Continue reading “Calling Grape Growers & Industry Members: Join the Effort to Combat Spotted Lanternfly”