In Ohio, the notorious tree of heaven—usually a headache for homeowners—has become a surprising tool in the fight against invasive spotted lanternflies. This fast-growing, pavement-cracking tree is now being used as a “trap tree,” drawing in lanternflies so they can be spotted and removed before they spread further. While the tree of heaven is still invasive and tough on local plants and infrastructure, its ability to attract lanternflies gives residents and scientists a real-time warning system. Would you keep one around if it helped protect your yard and neighborhood? #Science #Ohio #Lanternfly