{"id":7458,"date":"2024-08-09T14:11:58","date_gmt":"2024-08-09T14:11:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bartlett.com\/blog\/?p=7458"},"modified":"2025-08-13T18:33:19","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T18:33:19","slug":"spotted-lanternfly-control-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bartlett.com\/blog\/spotted-lanternfly-control-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Spotted lanternfly control and treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"

Spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula<\/em>) is an invasive insect pest that has few natural predators in the U.S. This insect spreads quickly and can damage a variety of plants and trees, including fruit trees, hardwoods, and ornamentals. It is a sap-sucking insect that feeds on sap and other tree nutrients. The pest will attack many types of trees with tree of heaven (Ailanthus<\/em>) being a favorite host.<\/p>\n

Taking timely and effective action can help mitigate the impact of spotted lanternfly on landscapes and local ecosystems. With this in mind, it is important to consider all the treatment and management options available.<\/p>\n

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Monitoring and Identification of Spotted Lanternfly<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The first step is to regularly inspect your plants and trees for signs of spotted lanternfly infestation. Young lanternflies are black with white dots, developing red color as they mature. Look for the adults in mid-late summer. They are approximately one-inch long and have distinctive spotted wings with bright red underwings. Often, you will see them in groups, congregating at the base of host trees.<\/p>\n