Author: Carolina Journal News Service | Special to The County Compass
Spotted ‘Lanternfly’ threatens agriculture
By Brayden Marsh FORSYTH COUNTY – The first Spotted Lanternfly sighting in North Carolina has happened in Forsyth County. North Carolina Department of Agriculture reports the creature has been seen near Interstate 40 in Kernersville. Spotted Lanternflies have been a problem ever since they were first identified in 2014 in Pennsylvania. The bugs are known for their easily recognizable bright red and white coloration with scattered black dots. They present…
