Good Vibrations: The New Buzz About What’s Shaking up Spotted Lanternfly By Thomas Skernivitz|April 1, 2024 Hearsay proves true, as buzzing power lines really do attract spotted lanternflies. Read More
Share Your Knowledge at the First CEAg World Conference and Expo Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 19, 2024
Help Wanted Now To Track the Spread of Prolific Spotted Lanternfly Pest Posted by Growing Produce Staff|October 21, 2023 Researchers are calling on farming operators in the Mid-Atlantic region to participate in a survey.
It’s Official: Dreaded Spotted Lanternfly Pops up in Middle Tennessee By Tennessee Department of Agriculture|October 2, 2023 Tennessee is the 16th state to detect the invasive spotted lanternfly since it was first discovered in Pennsylvania in 2014.
USDA Releases Plan To Help Slow the Spread of Spotted Lanternfly Posted by Growing Produce Staff|August 1, 2023 Five-year strategy developed by Spotted Lanternfly Strategic Planning Working Group to combat invasive pest by limiting its march West.
Why Western Grape Growers Must Ready Themselves for Spotted Lanternfly By David Eddy|April 11, 2023 Researcher urges growers to work to educate people on the spotted lanternfly as the visitor from Asia makes its way across the country.
Dear Diary: Virginia Grape Growers Ready To Take On Spotted Lanternfly Scourge By Tremain Hatch|February 27, 2023 Viticulture researcher Tremain Hatch shares notes on how the invasive insect is spreading in vineyards around the Commonwealth.
DYK? Walnuts Are a Host for the California-Bound Spotted Lanternfly By David Eddy|November 22, 2022 Notorious pest is known to feast on grapes, but it favors one particular tree nut.
Michigan Joins List of States Invaded by Spotted Lanternfly Posted by Thomas Skernivitz|August 12, 2022 Small population of invasive bug discovered in Pontiac; might have arrived via out-of-state nursery delivery.
How’s the Fight Against Spotted Lanternfly Going? An Update Is Coming By The Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture|January 20, 2022 Webinar set to review some of the latest research findings regarding the infamous invasive pest.
Mystified by the Spotted Lanternfly? Scientists Cut Through All the Lore By Penn State News|January 10, 2022 Penn State Extension experts help clear up several falsehoods about the prolific pest.
What’s Being Done To Stop Invasion of the Spotted Lanternfly Posted by Growing Produce Staff|December 28, 2021 New York State officials pull no punches against the dreaded plant hoppers.
Red Alert in New York State for Spotted Lanternfly By Thomas Skernivitz|December 14, 2021 Invasive pest with a voracious appetite continues its spread toward susceptible wine country.
North Carolina Growers on High Alert for Spotted Lanternfly Invasion By NC State Extension|November 5, 2021 An established sect of the pest was spotted just 20 miles from the North Carolina border. This is the closest infestation to the Tar Heel State to date.
Never This Far West: Spotted Lanternfly Found Alive in Indiana Posted by Thomas Skernivitz|September 7, 2021 Invasive pest discovered near Ohio River in the Hoosier State as well as in Cleveland, OH.
Quarantine State: California Prohibits Introduction of Spotted Lanternfly Posted by Thomas Skernivitz|July 16, 2021 Various articles and conveyances banned if originating from any area where SLF infestation exists.
Florida Growers On Alert for Spotted Lanternfly Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 23, 2020 The invasive pest with an appetite for fruit crops and other plants is spreading across parts of the country. Is Florida on the menu?
Adult Spotted Lanternfly and Eggs Found in Upstate New York By Thomas Skernivitz|November 17, 2020 State officials urge grower vigilance, as the pest favors grapes, a hallmark of the Finger Lakes region.
Invasive Spotted Lanternfly Found in Ohio By Thomas Skernivitz|October 28, 2020 Discovery of one dead adult leads to the capture of five live adults near the Pennsylvania border.
Scientists Make Moves to Get Jump on Spotted Lanternfly Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 15, 2020 Invasive pest’s dispersal patterns shine light on surprising findings.
Spotted Lanternfly a Major Threat to Fruit Crops in the Midwest? By Gary Gao|September 1, 2020 See why the invasive pest could mean hardship in the heartland for grape growers.