The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect originally from China and Vietnam. CAROL LOLLIS / Staff PhotoBy flying into car windows and laying eggs in wheel wells, the spotted lanternfly is an expert hitchhiker. Three communities in Hampshire County had spotted lanternfly infestations on Aug. 28, 2025. There are some insecticides that can kill the spotted lanternfly, but Galvan said the state has not certified any specific treatment. Residents and farmers with spotted lanternfly infestations on their property can remove them by picking them off surfaces or sucking them up in any canister vacuum.