Attention all Maple Producers and Foresters & Growers of Hops, Vineyards, Tree Fruits & Nut Trees

Spotted Lanternfly is an invasive species posing a new threat to NY’s forests, as well as our agricultural & tourist industries

Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), Lycorma delicatula, is an invasive insect native to China, India, Vietnam. SLF was first discovered in Pennsylvania in 2014 and have since been detected in New Jersey, Delaware, Virginia, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Connecticut (here’s an updated list). In New York, dead insects have been detected in Delaware, Albany, Monroe, Yates, Suffolk, Kings, New York, Chemung, and Westchester counties. Following the reports, DEC and Department of Agriculture and Markets (DAM) staff immediately began extensive surveys throughout the area. At this time, no additional insects have been found.

SLF has a high spread potential. Therefore, early detection of this invasive crop and forest pest vital.

SLF  pose a serious threat to agricultural crops especially, hops, vineyards, tree fruits, nut trees, and maples.  SLF also reduce the quality of life for people living in heavily infested areas as the insect excretes a thick honeydew that makes outdoor recreation extremely unpleasant.

The St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (SLELO PRISM)  & the St. Lawrence Cornell Cooperative Extension are hosting a workshop to inform the public about the threats SLF pose to our region. Growers of hops, vineyards, tree fruits, nut trees, and maples are strongly encouraged to attend. The workshop will be held on Wednesday, March 13^th from 1-4pm at the Constantia Town Hall Located at 14 Frederick Street Constantia NY. The workshop is free and open to the public. To attend please register online by visiting www.sleloinvasives.org and clicking on the events page, Or contact megan.pistolese@tnc.org 315 387 3600 x7724.

You Can Help by Keeping an Eye Out For SLF

• Signs of an SLF infestation include:
• Sap oozing or weeping from tiny open wounds on tree trunks, which appears wet and may give off fermented odors.
• One-inch-long egg masses that are brownish-gray, waxy and mud-like when new. Old egg masses are brown and scaly.
• Massive honeydew build-up under plants, sometimes with black sooty mold.
• Report any sightings to the DEC at  spottedlanternfly@dec.ny.gov

 Join us and Learn How to Help:

• Learn how SLF may impact your crops
• Learn to recognize SLF infestations
• Learn how to Report Observations Using the iMapInvasives Mobile App
• Learn of Volunteer Opportunities

Click Here To Register. or Contact Megan.pistolese@tnc.org 315 387 3600 x7724

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