An invasive insect known to kill grapevines and impact other crops and trees has been detected for the first time in Canada by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). And that first detection happened in Windsor. Windsor residents have reported previous sightings of the spotted lanternfly, according to a non-profit that works to prevent the spread of invasive species. But this is the first time it’s been detected by an agency survey, the Invasive Species Centre said. “Spotted lanternfly is known to damage and kill grapevines, causing significant impacts for the grape and wine industry,” the centre said in a Thursday news release. “This pest could also have an impact on other crop growers and the horticulture and forestry industries, as well as residential yards and neighbourhood parks. Spotted lanternfly can have widespread economic, ecological and social impacts if allowed to spread uncontrolled.”

Government of Canada: Spot it?Snap it, catch it and report it!