Spotted Lanternfly Threatens NC Wine | Winston–Salem News

Spotted lanternflies are spreading fast in North Carolina, now confirmed in seven counties—including a major vineyard in Winston-Salem—posing a serious threat to the state’s booming $7.7 billion wine industry. These invasive pests could ruin grape harvests and alter wine flavor, and since they move quickly from forests to farms, early action is critical. Officials have launched a statewide monitoring program with 14 traps across Wine Country until December, and they’re calling on residents in hotspots like Forsyth, Guilford, and Davidson to help—squish, stomp, or otherwise eliminate these sneaky hitchhikers before they take over. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2b03008a30d3225a