Spotted Lanternfly Program

Spotted lanternfly feeds on a wide range of fruit, ornamental and woody trees, with tree-of-heaven being one of the preferred hosts. Spotted lanternflies are invasive and can be spread long distances by material or items containing egg masses.

Why they are a problem

If allowed to spread in the United States, this pest could seriously impact the country’s grape, orchard, and logging industries. Nymphs will eat everything from cash crops to ornamental plants. Estimates say that they cause billions of dollars in damage each year, which is why so many people are eager to get rid of spotted lanternflies.