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Spotted Lanternflies are The Ultimate Party Crashers

See the unseen at the very edge of our visible world. Get a new perspective on our place in the universe and meet extraordinary new friends. Explore big scientific mysteries by going incredibly small.

Spotted Lanternflies are The Ultimate Party Crashers

Season 12 Episode 22 | 4m 48s | CC

Spotted lanternflies are invasive insects wreaking havoc on orchards and vineyards across the US, and we've been unknowingly helping them spread. Find out how they got here, why they're so hard to stop, and whether scientists can find a way to shut the party down.

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