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The Spotted lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive insect native to China, India, and Vietnam, that threatens U.S. agricultural, logging, and tourism industries.
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It was first detected in Berks County, PA in 2014, the pest demonstrated its detrimental impact upon plant growth and fruit production as its populations exponentially increased and spread. First confirmed in New Jersey in 2018, the spotted lanternfly has since been recorded in all 21 counties. The highest populations of the insect persist in the counties closer to Pennsylvania, but it is expected that we will see significant population growth in most areas of NJ in the coming years.
In addition to harming plant resources, SLF can pose a deterrent to outdoor recreation. While feeding, the spotted lanternfly excretes copious amounts of a sticky substance called honeydew. When large populations of SLF become established, they produce such huge quantities of honeydew that outdoor activity can be very unpleasant.
This one hour program covers the biology of the spotted lanternfly including the life cycle, feeding behavior, economic damage, and Federal and State efforts to slow the spread of this dangerous nuisance pest.
Find out how to recognize the insect when it moves into your area and learn what you can do to help minimize the threat.
Presented by: Richard J. Buckley, Plant Diagnostic Laboratory, Rutgers NJAES, Geiger Turfgrass Education Center
At the conclusion of the program please feel free to take a brief online survey here:
https://www.projectoutcome.org/responses/54258
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