A new invasive threat has landed in Canada: the spotted lanternfly, a destructive pest from southeast Asia now confirmed in Windsor, Ontario. This sap-sucking bug targets over 100 plant species—including grapevines, fruit trees, and native hardwoods—and thrives on invasive tree-of-heaven. With serious economic and ecological risks, authorities have imposed movement restrictions and launched surveys to contain its spread. Early detection is key—look for egg masses (muddy smears), nymphs (black with white spots), or adults (greyish-pink wings with black spots) and report sightings immediately to the CFIA. Spot it, snap a photo, catch it, and report it—your help could stop this menace from taking root across the country.
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This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://ottawa.citynews.ca/2026/09/18/invasive-spotted-lanternfly-found-in-ontario-and-canada-for-the-first-time/
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