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The video discusses the threat posed by the spotted lanternfly to agriculture and natural resources. It explains how this invasive pest, first discovered in Pennsylvania in 2014, has spread to surrounding states. The video provides guidance on identifying the pest at different life stages and emphasizes the importance of preventing its spread by reporting sightings to local authorities. It also highlights the cooperation needed between states, local partners, and individuals to manage this threat.

What is the primary concern associated with the spotted lanternfly?

• It disrupts local wildlife habitats.

• It is a danger to human health.

• It causes structural damage to buildings.

• It poses a threat to agriculture and natural resources.

How did the spotted lanternfly spread to surrounding states?

• Through natural migration patterns.

• By being carried unknowingly in infected materials.

• Through deliberate human introduction.

• Due to changes in climate.

What color are young spotted lanternflies in the spring or summer?

• Brown with green spots.

• Red with black spots.

• Black with white spots.

• Green with yellow spots.

Where should you look for the egg masses of the spotted lanternfly?

• In the soil around trees.

• Inside buildings and homes.

• On trees, bricks, stones, and outdoor equipment.

• On the leaves of plants.

What should you do if you find a spotted lanternfly?

• Ignore it and continue with your day.

• Report it to the Department of Agriculture or local extension office.

• Try to eradicate it using household chemicals.

• Capture it and keep it as a pet.