Tag: spotted lanternfly
Pa. rolls out nation’s first spotted lanternfly detection dog
A spotted lanternfly detection dog named Lucky, the first of her kind in the country, is working for the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture to find egg masses in hard to reach areas. She's one arm of the state's multi-pronged approach to tackling the spotted lanternfly problem.
Spotted lanternfly found in another W.Va. county
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture has confirmed a third county, Jefferson, that now hosts the invasive spotted lanternfly.
Educators explain lanternfly management tips
Learn about the latest management tips to combat the spotted lanternfly.
Circle trap works to destroy spotted lanternflies
A Penn State Extension educator believes the circle trap, a funnel-style device that wraps around a tree trunk, is effective against the spotted lanternfly.
Lanternfly’s attraction to vertical silhouettes could help trap it
Research is helping develop strategies to monitor and trap the spotted lanternfly, which is confirmed in 34 Pennsylvania counties and several nearby states.
Ohio considers spotted lanternfly quarantine
The Ohio Department of Agriculture has written proposed rules for a spotted lanternfly quarantine in Ohio, and those rules are in the open comment period.
Chickens, praying mantises could be lanternflies’ enemies
Snapshots are helping researchers at Penn State zoom in on native species that might feed on the destructive spotted lanternfly.
Spotted lanternfly myths debunked
Penn State Extension debunks myths about the spotted lanternfly to help aid more efficient management. Learn more about common spotted lanternfly myths.
Dead spotted lanternflies found in Mich.
USDA confirmed dead spotted lanternflies were found in Michigan; however, there is no evidence of established populations of spotted lanternfly in Michigan.
Destroy lanternfly egg masses now
New research suggests that several oil-based insecticides can be effective in destroying spotted lanternfly egg masses when applied before they hatch.
