Jenkintown Borough has received the following links and useful information from the PennState Extension on How to Stop the Invasive Spotted Lanternfly. Learn about the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), and what action you can take to stop the spread of this invasive insect that is threatening the northeastern United States, especially southeastern Pennsylvania.
Have you seen a Spotted Lanternfly? Let’s check!
Report a sighting here:
OR call:
1-888-4BAD-FLY
(1-888-422-3359)
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
https://extension.psu.edu/spotted-lanternfly
https://extension.psu.edu/spotted-lanternfly-ipm-management-calendar (integrated pest management)
https://extension.psu.edu/spotted-lanternfly-management-for-homeowners (chart of chemical controls)
https://www.landscapemanagement.net/step-by-step-apply-a-soil-drench-to-trees/ (systemic treatment)
https://extension.psu.edu/new-resources-available-on-identifying-and-controlling-tree-of-heaven
https://extension.psu.edu/how-you-can-comply-with-the-spotted-lanternfly-quarantine-regulations
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=spotted+lanternfly+swarm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XajBi8ta91o (Egg Mass recognition video)
If you have any questions or need additional information please contact PennState Extension at 1-877-345-0691 Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM or click here.