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Spotted Lanternfly
The Spotted Lanternfly
By: Bob Christensen
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The Spotted Lanternfly is a very invasive and destructive insect that was located in Pennsylvania in 2014. I first noticed them in my yard in the summer of 2020 and started seeing many more throughout the summer. I first thought it was a stink bug and of course did not want to crush it. I later found out it was a SLF and learned of the devastation they can cause. It is highly recommended if you do locate them to kill them immediately. The best method is to simply crush them. They have a very hard shell and simply swatting them does not work. If you see a nest (A. pictured right) it is recommended you thoroughly crush it with something flat such as a credit card and catch the nest and any larvae in a plastic bag, seal it and dispose of it properly. Do not let any part of the nest fall to the ground as the larvae may not be dead and will survive. Pictured right, are the various life stages of the SLF. You can get more information on the SLF through the Penn State and USDA/APHIS websites. Please do your part in preserving the beauty of the Pocono’s by destroying this insect and nest when you see them.
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