Christmas trees can be infected with dangerous insects: what you need to know

Pest insects traditionally found in China, India and Vietnam have become a serious problem in at least two states of the United States. They are ruthless to harvest and very actively lay their eggs in trees, including Christmas trees, hatching right in the homes of Americans at the height of the festive season.

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The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is particularly aggressive on crop plants in Winchester, Virginia. Staff at the Pennsylvania-based Churchville Nature Center said they also noticed the insects on their grounds last Thursday, writes Fox News.

“We are sad to announce that we spotted the Spotted Lanternfly on our property for the first time today,” a center representative wrote on Facebook. — If this is new to you, this invasive jumping insect is threatening Northeast forests as well as forestry and agricultural businesses. Please watch out for insects."

Lycorma delicatula poses a threat to agriculture and "has the potential to significantly impact the grape, hop and logging industries," the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture warns.

“The insect causes damage to plants due to its feeding method, the rapid formation of large populations and the production of honey products, a by-product of their feeding activity that provides a medium for fungal growth. The spotted lanternfly can also become a nuisance for homeowners when they find the insects in large numbers,” the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services said in a statement.

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In February, the state of Pennsylvania confirmed that, together with the US Department of Agriculture and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, the spotted lamplight was recognized as “the most destructive insect species in 150 years”.

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Although these small spotted creatures do not harm humans, insects cause heightened alertness before the holiday season. The fact is that the lamp house can lay eggs on Christmas trees, and the insects from these eggs will later hatch directly in your house, according to Philly Voice.

Freshly laid eggs “have a gray, mud-like coating that may become dry and cracked over time,” the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture writes, recommending scraping the mass off any surface you notice it on.

You can destroy the eggs with the help of alcohol or hand sanitizers.

Officials ask citizens to be attentive and to report their observations to employees of wildlife organizations in your state.

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