The invasive spotted lanternfly is back. Officials want you to immediately squish them.

The spotted lanternfly can 'hitchhike' on vehicles and travel miles. The goal is to kill them before they lay eggs and grow their populations.

The spotted lanternfly is back. The invasive bug has been spotted in New Jersey and other parts of the country, and officials are urging people to immediately kill a spotted lanternfly if they see one.

"The more participants we have in this program, the stronger our fight will be against this invasive menace," state Agriculture Secretary Douglas Fisher said.

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