To prevent the spread of spongy moths and other invasive insects in West Virginia, like the hemlock woolly adelgid, emerald ash borer and spotted lanternfly, officials caution against the ...

The spotted lanternfly is an invasive bug from Asia that ... next 2 or 3 weeks in the infected areas of West Virginia, those will be small black insects with white spots,” said Watson.

The plan would treat approximately 17,328 acres of land in the greater Eastern Panhandle, including the counties of Berkeley, ...

Invasive pests are non-native species of plants, diseases, insects or animals that spread rapidly, outcompeting native species and disrupting ecosystems. These species are often very adaptable ...