The spotted lanternfly, native to Asia, was first detected in Pennsylvania in 2014. Since then, it's spread rapidly to 18 ...

Dogs trained by everyday pet owners are proving to be surprisingly powerful allies in the fight against the invasive spotted ...

Breakthrough research from Virginia Tech reveals ordinary pet dogs can be trained to detect spotted lanternfly egg masses.

Researchers discovered that man’s best friend can be coached to effectively sniff out destructive bugs and creepy crawlies.

A new study led by Virginia Tech found that volunteer dog-handler teams—made up of everyday people and their pets—can ...

A Virginia Tech study shows that pet dogs can be trained to detect invasive spotted lanternfly eggs, helping to protect U.S. crops. Volunteer dog-handler teams achieved detection rates similar to ...

Over the course of six months, they trained with devitalized spotted lanternfly egg masses two or three times a week for 15 to 30 minutes. "Anytime you can stimulate your dog, it's good for them ...

Article Title Evaluating the effectiveness of participatory science dog teams to detect devitalized Spotted Lanterfly (Lycorma delicatula) egg masses.

Researchers at Virginia Tech have found that dogs and their owners can aid in the detection of egg masses laid by the spotted lanternfly.