A Virginia vineyard finds a creative way to battle the spotted lanternfly invasion

By Randi Hagi

Published October 26, 2025 at 5:48 PM EDT

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A vineyard in Virginia has turned pest control into a pastime, arming visitors with electric fly swatters to protect its vines from lanternflies. Randi B. Hagi with member station WMRA reports on its fly swatting competition.