photo of Heather Leach
Caption: Penn State Extension Associate Heather Leach

We’re sharing this article from Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences  where Heather Leach addresses MYTHS about spotted lanternfly.

Skim through our highlights and then visit the full article – here:

MYTH: Pressure washing destroys spotted lanternfly eggs.
MYTH: Milkweed is toxic to spotted lanternfly.
MYTH: The spotted lanternfly needs tree of heaven to reproduce.

MYTH: Homemade sprays are safe and effective.

MYTH: Spotted lanternflies are luminescent.

Insecticides and SLF
Caption: Homeowners who choose chemical control to deal with spotted lanternflies should research the pros and cons and use registered insecticides only. IMAGE: Emelie Swackhamer

Visit Penn State Extension website or call 888-4BAD-FLY (888-422-3359). Extension also offers a monthly spotted lanternfly newsletter. To subscribe, visit https://extension.psu.edu/spotted-lanternfly.

Visit our NYSIPM Resources on Spotted Lanternfly

Do you think you found Spotted Lanternfly in New York? Report it to NYS Dept. Agriculture and Markets, using the Spotted Lanternfly Public Report.

In winter, look for egg cases of spotted lanternfly on tree bark and many other surfaces:

photo of rusty barrel with egg cases on it
Caption: Photographer: Lawrence Barringer Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture