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Invasive insect found in North Carolina counties
By Woody Cain
February 11, 2026 at 1:26 PM EST
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture has confirmed an established presence of the invasive spotted lanternfly in Davidson, Rowan and Caswell counties, bringing the total number of counties where the destructive pest has been found in the state to seven.
Breeding populations have been found along I- 85 and I-285 corridors through Davidson County and as far south as Salisbury in Rowan County.
Breeding populations have been found along I- 85 and I-285 corridors through Davidson County and as far south as Salisbury in Rowan County.