A Virginia vineyard hosts fly swatting contests with electric wands to combat the invasive spotted lanternfly and protect crops.

A Virginia vineyard is fighting the invasive spotted lanternfly by hosting fly swatting competitions, giving visitors electric fly swatters to help protect grapevines. The interactive event combines recreation with pest control, raising awareness about the insect’s damage to crops and ecosystems. The initiative reflects a growing regional trend of community-based efforts to combat the pest, which threatens agriculture across the eastern U.S.