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The video transcript is about the spotted lantern fly, an invasive species that is native to China and Vietnam and has spread to several countries, including the US. The speaker explains the damage that the lantern fly causes to plants and crops, and urges the viewers to kill them on sight and report any sightings to the authorities. The speaker also provides links and resources to help identify and control the lantern fly population. The speaker uses humor and references to make the topic more engaging.
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1. The spotted lantern fly is a plant-hopping insect that is native to China and Vietnam and is an invasive species in the US and other countries.
2. The spotted lantern fly can damage or kill many plants and crops, such as grapes, hops, maple trees, and almonds.
3. The spotted lantern fly was first detected in the US in Pennsylvania in 2014 and has since spread to 14 other states.
4. The spotted lantern fly lays eggs on smooth surfaces, such as tree bark, outdoor equipment, and cars, and can hitchhike on vehicles to new areas.
5. The spotted lantern fly can be identified by its distinctive appearance at different life stages and by the signs of infestation, such as honeydew, sooty mold, and plant oozing or wilting.
6. The spotted lantern fly can be controlled by scraping and destroying the egg masses, killing the insects on sight, reporting the sightings to the relevant authorities, and checking vehicles and belongings for hitchhikers when traveling in or out of the affected areas.