Dogs trained to detect invasive spotted lanternfly eggs in Ohio aim to curb the pest's spread across the East Coast.

Researchers in Ohio are training dogs to detect the eggs of the invasive spotted lanternfly, helping to prevent its spread. The insect, first detected in the US a decade ago, has invaded parts of the East Coast and Midwest, posing a threat to crops and trees. In North Carolina, the pest was confirmed in Rockingham County, with ongoing surveillance efforts. Virginia has lifted all quarantines due to the pest's widespread presence. The USDA urges the public to kill the spotted lanternflies to help control their numbers and protect ecosystems.