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