Houston Public MediaAug 29, 2024

Have you noticed a small red bug on your trees or garden? If you do, officials are asking residents to report it and kill it.

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Invasive Spotted Lanternfly reported in Houston region, experts ask residents to squish if found

Despite only being introduced to the U.S. ten years ago, the Spotted Lanternfly has made its way into 17 states and enjoys to feed on more than 70 different kinds of plants.

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