Spotted lanternfly SPOTTED in Kernersville. You should have received a flyer at your residence from the NC Department of Agriculture.

Reports state that the invasive and highly destructive bug has been located in Forsyth County within a 5 mile radius near Interstate 40 extending to the Guilford County line.

Before you KILL it, try to take a photo and call 1-800-266-9333 or email: badbug@ncar.gov 

or click on and fill out the following online report below:

Spotted Lanternfly Reporting Form

 

Spotted Lanternfly

 See link:

https://www.wxii12.com/article/north-carolina-officials-warn-about-invasive-species-spotted-near-kernersville/44007294

SCI NC -

https://youtu.be/LLBug9NORIU