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Help stop the spread of spotted lanternfly!
Spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula), an invasive species that feeds on more than 70 plant species including trees and crops such as grapevine, apple trees and hops, has spread to the WNY PRISM region. First found in New York State on Staten Island in August 2020, the Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM) confirmed the presence of spotted lanternfly in Buffalo in September 2022. Monitoring for and reporting this high priority invasive species is crucial to help prevent its spread.
Spotted lanternfly adult. Photo credit: Emelie Swackhamer, Penn State University, Bugwood.org.
How can I get involved?
Trap Monitoring
Spotted lanternfly traps can be set up on tree-of-heaven, but if that species is not available, they can be set up on black walnuts, red maples or sugar maples. Trees need to have a diameter at breast height of at least 8-10 inches for the trap to fit properly. The traps are simple funnel traps that use metal screen wrapped around the trunk of the tree to guide SLF into a collection bag. Traps are to be checked at least 2-3 times per month and the findings are reported back to WNY PRISM. If you are interested in setting up and monitoring a trap, please contact Rachel Taylor at taylorrm@buffalostate.edu.
Grid Square Surveys
Pick a location to go to and survey two to three times throughout the year. Check for spotted lanternfly and tree-of-heaven and report your findings to iMapInvasives. Click here to learn more and sign up.