The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is calling attention to invasive pests, and asking the public to maintain awareness and help stop the spread.

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, with approval from the Virginia Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services, has announced the repeal of the Virginia Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine.

Spotted lanternflies are an invasive species that can impact farmers and homeowners around the country, and it’s important to keep a lookout for the egg masses and take care of them before it’s too late.

You may have been hearing about Joro spiders hitting the East Coast, but don't worry, experts tell us you have nothing to fear.

Hammerhead worms were recently spotted in the Washington D.C. area and throughout Virginia, experts said this is not the first time we've seen this invasive pest.

Now, the lanternflies have been spotted in Bedford County, according to the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

While the spotted lanternfly doesn’t necessarily pose a direct threat to your well-being, it could pose a threat to many fruit crops and trees, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.