The bugs have swarmed parts of New York City and Long Island, putting trees and plant life at risk.
wants the USDA to tap into $200 million in federal funds already set aside for New York to send in teams to help eradicate the bugs.Spotted lanternflies have swarmed parts of New York City and Long Island, putting trees and plant life at risk.
"They feed on the sap of more than 70 plant species," Schumer said."They're known to overwhelm vineyards. They kill the grape vines and they go after fruit trees."
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