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 back for the season.

Sightings of the spotted lanternfly are increasing in the Commonwealth.

“If you see it, kill it”, How Spotted Lanternflies could create growing concern for Virginia's Agriculture

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.

The invasive insect is known for killing crops and leaving behind a sticky honey dew.