Spotted Lanternfly inBinghamton, NYSPOTTED LANTERNFLY GUIDE
Broome County confirmed SLF in 2022, making Binghamton a key node in SLF's westward push through the Southern Tier of New York. The I-81/I-88 junction at Binghamton is a major freight hub with traffic connecting to the PA border just south of the city — the same Susquehanna River corridor that runs through York and Scranton, PA. SUNY Binghamton campus and the Susquehanna River waterfront parks are under active monitoring as populations spread.
Where it's showing up
Key Neighborhoods
Highest activity zones
SLF Hotspots
Susquehanna River waterfront
Active zone
Otsiningo Park
Active zone
Ross Park
Active zone
SUNY Binghamton campus
Active zone
Route 17/I-86 commercial corridor
Active zone
Primary SLF food source
Tree of Heaven in Binghamton, NY
The Susquehanna River corridor running through Binghamton links directly to Pennsylvania SLF populations to the south — the same river system that connects York PA, Scranton, and the broader mid-Atlantic infestation zone. Tree of Heaven is established along Binghamton's river margins, Otsiningo Park, and highway corridors. The I-81/I-88 freight junction is a critical dispersal node moving SLF west through New York State's Southern Tier toward Buffalo and beyond.
Identify Tree of Heaven →Local action resources
What To Do in Binghamton, NY
Report a Sighting
Every sighting in Binghamton, NY maps the invasion front. Report directly to NY DEC.
Report Now →Squish on Sight
See a spotted lanternfly? Kill it immediately — it is legal and encouraged in all states. Learn the best kill methods.
Full Fight Guide →Map ToH in Your Block
Tree of Heaven removal cuts off SLF food supply. Add ToH sightings to the community map to guide removal efforts.
View Sighting Map →Statewide resources
Full NY State Guide
County-level data, quarantine zones, treatment guides, and agency resources for the entire state.
See the full NY guide →Community intelligence
Live Sighting Map
See where SLF has been spotted near you in Binghamton, NY. Add your own sighting to help map the front.
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