Spotted Lanternfly

The dreaded spotted lanternfly is back in South Jersey. They've been spotted all over Mays Landing. Locals are now suggesting ways to get rid of them.

Still in a nymphal stage this time of year, looking like a black, engorged tick with white dots, they may not be so easy to spot. But they don't yet have wings, only the ability to hop.

Even after the eggs' scheduled hatching, New Jerseyans still have an opportunity to crush this new enemy.

The dreaded spotted lanternfly infestation continues in the Garden State. This invasive pest has spread and has become a serious problem.

"They're just on a roll. They're going to continue to populate and flourish and move onward into new territories," said New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas Fisher.

This is the perfect time of year for you to "manage" the spotted lanternfly, the invasive pest that's laying eggs in nearly every New Jersey county, experts suggest.