Tag: spotted lanternfly

Educating the public on the spotted lanternfly is urgent in Ohio, however, isolation orders because of COVID-19 are halting those efforts.

The hatch of spotted lanternfly egg masses likely will begin in mid- to late-April in southern Pennsylvania counties, with northern counties to follow.

Ohioans better prepare — the spotted lanternfly was confirmed in Beaver and Allegheny counties, in Pa., just across the border from Columbiana County, Ohio.

Pennsylvania added 12 new counties to its spotted lanternfly quarantine zone, including Allegheny and Beaver counties on the western side of the state.

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SALEM, Ohio — Live spotted lanternfly egg masses were recently found in Beaver County, near Conway Railyard, about 15 miles from the Ohio border. To date, the Beaver County sighting is the closest reported to Ohio. These signs have some Ohioans worried the Buckeye state might be the next on the pests’ list. Joe Boggs, of Ohio State University Extension, said it is likely to end up in Ohio sooner or later. “We have no reason ... to believe that it won’t make its way to Ohio,” he said.

Find out how other states are handling spotted lanternfly sightings and learn how to get in touch with Ohio officials in the event you spot one.

The spotted lanternfly has been found near Ohio's borders. Learn more about the spotted lanternfly, where it's spread in the U.S. and how to identify it.

Those worried that the spotted lanternfly will take up residence in their live Christmas tree shouldn't worry, according to Penn State Extension experts.

The West Virginia Department of Agriculture confirmed a small population of spotted lanternfly in the Bunker Hill area of Berkeley County, West Virginia.