One of the methods to help control the spotted lanternfly (SLF) invasion is having unintended negative consequences. According to officials fromNJ-based The Raptor Trust, glue traps being attached to tree trunks have been injuring and killing birds, according to an article posted in NJ.com. As of early August, The Raptor Trust had responded to 61 cases involving birds that were caught in glue traps — including 53 in June and July alone. Of these 61, 15 recovered and were released, 23 remained under care with injuries, and the rest died. “Once they’re in that trap, they’re struggling to get free,” Christopher Soucy, executive director of the non-profit Raptor Trust, told NJ.com. He noted that the birds suffer from “feather damage and abrasions, skin damage, as well as trauma and stress and shock.” “While the SLF is of great concern in our area, the unintended consequences of this method of remediation far outweigh its effectiveness, and in some cases the by-catch victims are they very things that might prey upon the lanternflies in the first place,” the bird rehabilitation group posted on its Facebook page. As a result, The Raptor Trust doesn’t recommend the use of glue traps. To protect birds and other wildlife, those using sticky bands should tack nylon window screening loosely around the band (seen at left) to prevent other creatures from getting stuck. Penn State Extension has a short video that shows how to properly use sticky bands. But there is a better alternative, say experts: a circle ...