The spotted lanternfly, which is likely to appear in Missouri in 2025, is of particular concern to Missouris $4.2 billion wine and grape industry because it attacks grapes, says Dean Volenberg, MU Extension viticulturist. Photo Credit: Photo courtesy of Kevin Rice, Virginia Tech
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension specialists say the spotted lanternfly (SLF) might appear in Missouri this summer. MU Extension and Lincoln University urban…