The Spotted Lanternfly is an invasive insect first detected in 2014 in Berks County, PA. Since then, the pests have spread to 13 counties currently under quarantine. Lancaster County is included in the quarantine to prevent further infestation and damage to plant life. Our staff is here to assist you if you have a Spotted Lanternfly issue on your property.
Program Details
Tomlinson Bomberger offers a Spotted Lanternfly management program with a personalized recommendation tailored to each property. Our program’s foundation comes from the Penn State Extension offices’ recommendations. It includes an inspection of your property, removal of host Ailanthus plants, instruction on the use of sticky bands, and a program of population management treatments on target plants.
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The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect species native to Southeast Asia. Its U.S. arrival began in 2014 and has spread to 13 counties in southeastern Pennsylvania, including Lancaster, Lebanon, and Chester. Possible egg sites include vehicles, campers, yard furniture, woodpiles, farm equipment, or other items you store outdoors.
The most common tree affected is the Tree of Heaven. Other vulnerable trees include Red and Silver Maples, Birch, Sumac, Willow, and Walnut as the main targeted tree species. If you have any of these trees on your property, you’re at a higher risk for a full-scale infestation.
If you have an ailanthus tree on your property, we recommend removing this tree to manage this pest.
Scrape eggs masses into a bottle or sandwich bag containing rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer. By doing so, you will kill the eggs, so they do not hatch. Visit the Penn State Extension for more information.
Wrap tree trunks in a sticky material that attracts nymphs. Once stuck, the nymphs won’t feed and reach adulthood. If using sticky bands, we recommend adding a wildlife barrier over the bands such as mesh or screening to prevent harming wildlife.
A combination of systemic and contact pesticides seems to be effective. Now, you can purchase products labeled for use on the Spotted Lanternfly.
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