spotted lanternfly

But just because the spotted lanternfly is not an issue doesn't mean that other insects, eggs, or even small birds might not be.

The invasive pest in its adult stage can't survive New Jersey's cold winter, but most eggs will.

It's important to get the bugs now, as this is the time of year that the adults will start to lay eggs to be hatched in spring.

Officials say this is the time when the adults, who will not survive the winter, lay large egg masses that will hatch 30 to 50 nymphs each in the spring.

The spotted lanternflies have taken over New Jersey and they're not going anywhere unless you help.

I've seen these all summer long and they're not good, especially if you have a garden.

These things are a real problem and you’re urged to kill them to protect our environment. Here are a few ways to get it done.

"The populations are definitely increasing across the state," an expert says.