New York warns of invasive spotted lanternflies spreading, threatening crops; urges public action.

The New York Department of Agriculture warns of the spread of spotted lanternflies, an invasive pest that feeds on over 100 plant species, including crops vital to New York's economy. The insects have been found in several upstate counties. Residents are urged to report sightings and scrape egg masses, which can be destroyed by placing them in rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer, to help control the pest's spread.

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