Warmer temperatures are finally forecast and with it will come longer days and more time spent outdoors.
As flowers bloom and greenery becomes a seasonal staple, there are more things waiting for us in the days ahead.
Bugs.
Lots of them.
Some serve a purpose, but others are true pests. As spring heats up and brings us closer to summer, be on the lookout for these unwanted visitors:
If you thought you saw enough of the spotted lanternfly last year, think again. Not only are they back, but this time they are bringing friends.
“Unfortunately, their population is slowly increasing,” said Christopher Wade, pesticides administrator at the Delaware Department of Agriculture. “I’m assuming there’s still going to be a large population of spotted lanternflies out there.”
Although there are many factors that contribute to how fruitful an insect population will be, the spotted lanternfly’s presence depends on how many eggs the insect laid during winter and how rainy it is in the warmer months when they hatch.
