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A recent study published in the Journal of Economic Entomology has found that vibrations could be used as a potential weapon against the destructive spotted lanternfly. The bug, which has caused significant damage to trees and crops, has proven difficult to manage due to its lack of natural predators. Researchers from the USDA discovered that lanternflies are attracted to 60-hertz vibrations, similar to those produced by power lines. This finding suggests that understanding the insects' communication signals could be crucial in developing effective traps or methods to disrupt their mating. However, further research is needed to refine this approach before it can be widely implemented. [Extracted from the article]

The article informs that according to a study conducted by Maureen Tang, a chemical and biological engineer at Drexel University, plant-killing insect can lay its eggs on almost any surface, including vehicle exteriors. It mentions that adult lanternflies feast on more than 70 plant species and leave behind so-called honeydew droppings, which attract wasps and other stinging insects and which breed a black, sooty mold that can significantly damage plant.