Look Out for the Spotted Lanternfly

Spotted lanternfly (SLF) (Lycorma delicatola) is an insect from Asia that attacks over 70 plants-- i.e. grapes, fruit trees, hops, tree of heaven, and others. It was first found in 2014 in PA. in 2020, NYS found its first SLF in Staten Island. We'll discuss how to identify this little bugger, its potential impacts, and what you might do to mitigate it.