Research & Guides
Spotted Lanternfly Articles
In-depth guides and state-by-state infestation reports — everything you need to understand and fight the spotted lanternfly in 2026.
Control & Identification Guides
Spotted Lanternfly Season 2026
Season GuideEverything about the 2026 season: confirmed states, season forecast, life stage calendar, and month-by-month action guide.
How to Kill Spotted Lanternfly
ControlEvery control method ranked by real-world effectiveness — from squishing to dinotefuran systemics. Includes product recommendations.
Tree of Heaven: Identification & Removal
Host PlantSLF's preferred host attracts 3–5x more nymphs. Learn to ID Ailanthus altissima vs. native look-alikes and remove it permanently.
Spotted Lanternfly Egg Masses
IdentificationEach egg mass holds 30–50 eggs. Find them on trees, furniture, vehicles, and fences. Scrape them correctly.
SLF vs. Look-Alikes: Visual ID Guide
IdentificationSide-by-side comparisons of spotted lanternfly vs. stink bugs, moths, milkweed bugs, ticks, and egg mass look-alikes. Know for certain what you found.
Spotted Lanternfly Traps
ControlCircle traps, sticky bands, and homemade options — what works, what to avoid, and how to set them up correctly.
Spotted Lanternfly FAQ
ReferenceAnswers to the most common questions about spotted lanternfly: identification, danger, control, spread, and reporting.
Spotted Lanternfly & Pets
SafetyAre spotted lanternflies dangerous to dogs and cats? What pet owners need to know about SLF and common control chemicals.
State Guides
Pennsylvania: Ground Zero
Core ZoneThe first US state confirmed in 2014, PA remains the epicenter. Full quarantine status, history, and expert control guidance.
New Jersey
Core ZoneEarly to establish, NJ has one of the densest SLF populations. State program overview and what NJ homeowners should do now.
New York
Core ZoneFrom the Hudson Valley to Long Island — how SLF spread across NY and what the state is doing about it.
Maryland
Core ZoneMD's entire border with PA is a hotspot. Includes the Eastern Shore status and state agency resources.
Virginia 2026
Active SpreadVirginia SLF status for 2026 — Northern VA, Shenandoah, and the rapidly expanding infestation zone.
Delaware
Core ZoneSmall state, big problem — all three counties are now under quarantine. Delaware resources and action plan.
Connecticut
Active SpreadCT confirmed SLF across multiple counties. Here's the current spread map and what CT residents should know.
Massachusetts
Active SpreadSLF arrived in MA and is spreading. Current confirmed counties, reporting guidance, and state program details.
Rhode Island
Active SpreadThe smallest state has confirmed SLF. RI's response, current extent, and what residents can do.
Ohio
Active SpreadOhio is the leading Midwest state for SLF spread. Multiple counties confirmed — what Ohio homeowners and farmers need to know.
Michigan
Active SpreadMichigan's SLF status, confirmed counties, and what the state's agricultural sector is doing to respond.
Indiana
Active SpreadSLF has reached Indiana. Current county status and guidance for Hoosier homeowners and grape growers.
Illinois
Active SpreadIllinois confirmed SLF — likely via cargo transport. Chicago metro area is high-risk. What Illinois residents need to know.
West Virginia
Active SpreadWV shares a border with PA and VA — SLF has moved in. Current county detections and state response.
North Carolina
Active SpreadSLF is in NC and moving into wine country. What NC vineyard operators and homeowners should do now.
Tennessee
Active SpreadTennessee's SLF detections, confirmed areas, and what the state's response looks like for 2026.
Kentucky
Active SpreadSLF confirmed in Kentucky. Horse country, bourbon vineyards, and orchards are all at risk. State guidance here.
Georgia
Active SpreadGeorgia's southernmost SLF detections — what it means for the Southeast and what GA residents should do.
Washington DC
Heavy InfestationSLF is now confirmed across all 8 DC wards. Metro corridors, alley ToH networks, and Rock Creek Park are hot zones.
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