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Invasive insects spotted near Hanscom AFB
October 09, 2026
HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Hanscom Air Force Base issued the following news:

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Invasive insects spotted near Hanscom AFB

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The Spotted Lanternfly, an invasive insect that can damage a variety of plants and trees, has been identified in New England, including communities surrounding Hanscom AFB.

First discovered in North America in 2014, Spotted Lanternflies can feed on more than 70 species of plant . . .

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