US vineyards grapple with invasive spotted lanternfly destroying grapes
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- Category: Business
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 09:00 UTC
- Sources: The Guardian Business
Vineyard owners from Virginia to New York are battling the spread of spotted lanternflies, which damage vines and reduce yields. The Guardian describes growers’ tactics, including physically squashing the insects, as they seek to protect crops from the increasingly pervasive pest.
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