The Invasive Spotted Lanternfly has been Detected in Sudbury
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While the state has received reports of spotted lanternfly in several areas across the state over the past 4 months, these have all been individual finds, and none have resulted in established infestations. These repeated finds do, however, demonstrate the continued risk of this pest becoming established in Massachusetts. Because of this, we are asking for your continued diligence and to encourage you to report any finds.
Spotted lanternfly is an invasive sap-feeding insect that has the potential to impact a broad range of agricultural commodities, including apples, peaches, grapes, hops, maple syrup, and ornamental plants, and has the potential to negatively impact outdoor activities due to the swarming behavior that can occur in late summer. To learn more about this pest, or request free educational materials, see the links below.
- Our SLF fact sheet with a link to the SLF reporting form: https://massnrc.org/pests/pestFAQsheets/spottedlanternfly.html
- Our SLF mini poster to print and display: https://massnrc.org/pests/linkeddocuments/SLFminiposter.pdf
- Want SLF id cards, or high-quality copies of the mini poster? Order free outreach materials here: http://bit.ly/2PBjGsi
If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Forman-Orth at the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources.