Spotted LanternFly | Edge Of The Woods Native Plant Nursery, LLC

Spotted LanternFly at Our Nursery

We are working closely with the Department of Agriculture to ensure that plants that leave our nursery are free of any life stage of the Spotted LanternFly. This newly introduced pest has the potential to greatly impact agricultural industries in the state.

Compliance Agreement
PA Department of Agriculture
SLF-2017-32-08

How We Can Help You at Your Property

We can help homeowners who are concerned about Spotted Lanternfly in the following ways:

Monitor property for egg masses – Winter (December – March)
Banding of target trees – Nymphs – spring/ summer (April – October)
Monitor SLF activity
Systemic Insecticide application summer/august (June – August)
Contact spray of nymphs and adults – summer – fall (June – October)
Monitor for egg masses – Fall/ winter – (October – Feb)

We can meet at your property to observe the spotted lanternfly population. Control can be discussed and evaluated to meet your needs. To request our services, please fill out this form.

Spotted Lanternfly is new to this country. In its country of origin, it has natural predators which keep it in check. Those predators are not necessarily present in our ecosystem, which means that its population can soar and the potential for its effect on plant material and crops is unlimited. This is why control is important.

What To Do If You See Spotted LanternFly:

Penn State and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture have been working on trials for control measures, and their work is continuing. Any pesticide should be used with care, only according to label directions, and with the knowledge that other insects will be affected as well.