Share The next phase in the fight against invasive spotted lanternflies (Lycorma delicatula) in the United States might just involve man’s best friend. New research from Cornell University found that trained dogs were better than humans at detecting the lanternfly eggs that spend the winter in some landscapes, particularly forested areas. The findings are detailed in a study published December 26, 2024 in the journal Ecosphere. Dia the Labrador retriever sniffs out the eggs of the invasive insects at a vineyard. CREDIT: Eric Clifton/Kaitlyn Serrao/Cornell University. Why are spotted lanternflies…
