斑点的灯笼鸡蛋团在冬天存活下来,并通过车辆传播,威胁着21个美国州的农作物。 Spotted lanternfly egg masses survive winter and spread via vehicles, threatening crops across 21 U.S. states.

斑点虫是侵袭性害虫,威胁葡萄和酒等作物, 由于其耐寒的卵群, 冬季仍然是一个危险, 它们可以在的温度下生存, 并传播到车辆, 拖车和户外设备上. The spotted lanternfly, an invasive pest threatening crops like grapes and hops, remains a risk in winter due to its cold-resistant egg masses, which can survive freezing temperatures and spread on vehicles, trailers, and outdoor equipment. 首次检测于2014年发现,已蔓延至21个州,主要是东部,但向西扩展。 First detected in 2014, it has spread to 21 states, primarily in the East but expanding westward. 昆虫虽然对人类无害,但在美国缺乏自然捕食者,使人口迅速增长和农业遭受重大破坏。 Though harmless to humans, the insect lacks natural predators in the U.S., enabling rapid population growth and significant agricultural damage. 专家敦促旅行者和搬运者检查车辆和鸡蛋组装的装备——通常在树枝下、货盘上或裂缝中发现——并用信用卡压碎他们或用洗车清洗干净。 Experts urge travelers and movers to inspect vehicles and gear for egg clusters—commonly found under branches, on pallets, or in crevices—and to crush them with a credit card or clean with a car wash. 建议避免火焰喷射,因为它们是无效和不安全的。 Avoiding flamethrowers is advised, as they are ineffective and unsafe. 早期发现对于防止新的侵袭至关重要。 Early detection is critical to preventing new infestations.