Know Your Invasives - Spotted Lanternfly

Part of our "Know Your Invasives" awareness campaign, the Spotted Lanternfly Collection is designed to raise awareness about this invasive threat.

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Spotted Lanternfly in North America: Insights, Impacts, and Preparing for the Future

April 16, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm CDT

Join us for an insightful webinar featuring a panel of experts discussing the spotted lanternfly invasion in North America. Learn about the biology and management of this invasive pest, debunk common myths, and gain updates on how human-mediated transport is driving its spread. Experts will also share the latest findings on cold tolerance thresholds and their role in assessing the risk of northward expansion. Additionally, discover how Washington is preparing for the spotted lanternfly invasion and its potential impacts, including threats to cultural resources.

Speakers:

Julie Urban, Penn State University
Tracy Leskey, USDA-ARS
Amanda Roe, Natural Resources Canada
Jessica La Belle, Washington Invasive Species Council

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Why Focus on the Spotted Lanternfly?

The spotted lanternfly is a highly destructive invasive insect that threatens forests, orchards, and crops by feeding on plants and leaving behind a sticky residue that promotes mold growth. First detected in the U.S. in 2014, this pest has been spreading rapidly, costing millions in management efforts and economic losses. Raising awareness and promoting early detection are critical to slowing its spread.

How You Can Help

Learn: Read our expert articles, watch our webinars, and stay informed about the spotted lanternfly’s lifecycle, spread, and control strategies.

Share: Spread the word by sharing our posts on social media using #KnowYourInvasives to help educate others.

Act: Check your vehicles, outdoor gear, and firewood before traveling. Report sightings to local invasive species management authorities. Small actions can have a big impact!

ABOUT NAISMA

Every purchase directly supports the North American Invasive Species Management Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering invasive species management.

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