7 reasons why you need to kill the spotted lanternflies

Bug haters, unite!

It's time to tell your friend who always insists on setting bugs free outside instead of killing them that they're wrong. The spotted lanternflies have taken over New Jersey and they're not going anywhere unless you help.

8 ways to battle the spotted lanternfly in NJ

If you've heard about the lanternflies but aren't sure exactly why we're being asked to kill them, you've come to the right place. Here's why these bugs are such a problem for the Garden State.

7 reasons why you need to kill the spotted lanternflies infesting NJ

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Keep reading to learn how to report the lanternfly once it's been killed!

New app helps you learn how to squish spotted lanternflies

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8 ways to battle the spotted lanternfly in NJ

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