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Cornell Scientists Find Natural Fungi That Kill Invasive Spotted Lanternfly

BINGHAMTON, NY (WSKG) - Cornell scientists have identified two naturally occurring fungi that kill the spotted lanternfly, an invasive species. 

The spotted lanternfly eats away at the bark of trees. It’s a threat to some commercial crops that are big in New York like grapes and apples.

Laternflies have been found in a few New York counties but is not at a dangerous level. The Cornell scientists hope their research will find a way to control them before that happens.

They are working with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and Penn State.