'Killing lanternflies one by one, while emotionally satisfying for some, might not be enough to rid us of the pests,' writes conservation educator Danae Wolfe for CNNOpinion
Editor’s Note: Danae Wolfe is a conservation educator, writer, and nature photographer. She manages Chasing Bugs, a platform that promotes appreciation and stewardship of insects and spiders. The opinions in this commentary are her own. Read more opinion at CNN.
And endure, it has: The qualities that made the tree desirable centuries ago have made it nearly impossible to eradicate today. Researchers are studying the effectiveness of controlling tree of heaven populations through fungal pathogens, which may help limit the insect’s westward spread. Targeting tree of heaven with insecticides may also help reduce lanternfly populations. When done correctly, this “trap tree” method can be effective at killing adult lanternflies before they lay their eggs.
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