Spotted Lanternfly inCincinnati, OHSPOTTED LANTERNFLY GUIDE
Hamilton County confirmed SLF in 2022, placing Cincinnati at the Ohio/Kentucky border where both states are now established. The Ohio River corridor is loaded with Tree of Heaven and serves as a natural SLF highway between Ohio and Kentucky. As a major freight hub at the I-71/I-75 junction, Cincinnati is a critical node in Midwest SLF dispersal. Northern Kentucky suburbs — Boone, Kenton, and Campbell counties — are also established, making the Greater Cincinnati metro one of the most active spread zones in the region.
Where it's showing up
Key Neighborhoods
Highest activity zones
SLF Hotspots
Ohio River greenway (heavy TOH)
Active zone
Eden Park
Active zone
Mount Airy Forest
Active zone
Mill Creek corridor
Active zone
I-75 NKY bridge area
Active zone
Primary SLF food source
Tree of Heaven in Cincinnati, OH
The Ohio River greenway through Cincinnati has heavy Tree of Heaven populations connecting SLF populations across the OH/KY border. Cincinnati nature parks — including Mount Airy Forest and Eden Park — are significantly affected. The I-71/I-75 freight hub accelerates SLF dispersal into Indiana, Michigan, and deeper into the Midwest. Northern Kentucky suburbs on the opposite bank are fully established, with the I-75 NKY bridge area serving as a major cross-river spread vector.
Identify Tree of Heaven →Local action resources
What To Do in Cincinnati, OH
Report a Sighting
Every sighting in Cincinnati, OH maps the invasion front. Report directly to Ohio DNR / ODA.
Report Now →Squish on Sight
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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
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