Officials want you to destroy these mud-like masses 'before they hatch'

(WJW) — "Destroy them before they hatch": That's the advice from agriculture experts in Ohio and throughout much of the country as temperatures start to warm up.

While these mud-like masses may look harmless, they're actually getting ready to produce a fresh batch of the invasive and damaging spotted lanternfly.

You may remember previous calls for action from the U.S. Department of Agriculture asking people if they saw one to report it and kill it.

The Ohio State...