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This Invasive Insect, Spotted in Georgia, is Now in Peak Season

By Chaya Tong

An invasive insect capable of destroying agricultural crops has been spotted more frequently in Georgia this summer, prompting experts to offer simple advice to those who encounter it.

If you see a spotted lanternfly, take a picture, report the bug and then kill it.

The insect, which first landed in Georgia last fall, has been seen multiple times this summer, with 19 confirmed sightings, all in Fulton County.

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