Canada confirmed its first spotted lanternfly detection in Windsor, Ontario, on September 15, 2026, prompting movement restrictions and surveillance. The invasive pest, already in 18 US states, feeds on over 100 plant species and threatens grapes, wine, horticulture and forestry. Officials urge Canadians to report sightings to the CFIA.
Invasive spotted lanternfly detected for first time in Canada
Source: Times of India