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  • Spotted Lanternfly: If you spot it, report it!

    A new invasive pest spreading rapidly throughout the United States was recently reported in Georgia. Spotted lanternfly (SLF) (Lycorma delicatula) was detected in Fulton county in the fall of 2024. Although vibrant and decorative in appearance, this pest causes serious damage to numerous plants including peaches, plums, apples, and grapevines. Its ability to feed on…

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