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Spotted Lanternfly: How to Identify and Get Rid of them

The spotted lanternfly is a little bug that causes serious damage to oozing sap, wilting, leaf curling, ornamentals trees, woody trees, and a variety of other trees and plants. Here are some tips for identifying and eliminating these pests so you can appreciate what nature has to offer once more.

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Spotted Lanternfly: How to Identify and Get Rid of them

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  1. IDENTIFY & GET RID OF SPOTTED LANTERNFLY This small insect feeds on fruits, ornamentals, and woody trees

  2. What are Spotted Lanternfly? "The spotted lanternfly is a planthopper insect that can fly" Thispestishungryandwilltakeoverplants withease. Itsinvasivenaturecansignificantly affectourqualityoflifebydepleting resources. EarlieritwasnativetoChina, India, andVietnamonly, butnowhasmadeitsway totheUnitedStates.

  3. Dangers of the Spotted Lanternfly Common problems associated with the spotted lanternfly in New Jersey: Treedamage, especiallyonfruit andornamentaltrees Honeydewonplantscanleadto moreaphidproblemsandthe spreadofblacksootymoldon yourfoliage Lossofoutdoorenjoymentduring thewarmermonthswhen lanternfliesreproduceandswarm

  4. How to Identify a Spotted Lanternfly You might confuse it with small flying aphids, you'll need to inspect them closely to identify them: Size:SpottedLanternflyis approximately1-inchinlength. Color:ThestomachoftheSpotted Lanternflyisyellowwithblackstripes, anditsheadandlegsaredarkblacks. Wings:Truetoitsname, itswingshave blackspotsongrey, anditsback wingshavepatchesofredandblack.

  5. Pest Control If you see spotted lanternflies, work to eradicate, and get rid of them quickly: Lookforthestickyeggmasses thatappearinthefallthrough latespring. Scrapethemintoa plasticbag, sealthebagand discard. Spraytheadultswhenyousee themfeedingonyourplants. Becausethesearesoft-bodied flies, homemadeinsecticidal soapsmaybeeffective.

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