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CFIA Detects Spotted Lanternfly in Windsor, Urges Reporting

By Drooid · Sep 18, 2026, 12:04 PM UTC · How we work

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency detected the invasive spotted lanternfly in Windsor, Canada.
The pest can kill grapevines, threatening Canada’s wine industry.
It also feeds on over 100 plant species, risking crops, horticulture, forestry, and homes.
CFIA urges the public to photograph, contain, and immediately report any spotted lanternfly sightings.

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency detected the invasive spotted lanternfly in Windsor, Canada.
The pest can kill grapevines, threatening Canada’s wine industry.
It also feeds on over 100 plant species, risking crops, horticulture, forestry, and homes.
CFIA urges the public to photograph, contain, and immediately report any spotted lanternfly sightings.