Florida Growers On Alert for Spotted Lanternfly Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 23, 2020 The invasive pest with an appetite for fruit crops and other plants is spreading across parts of the country. Is Florida on the menu?Read More
California Ag Department Makes Big Investment in Sustainable Pest Management By California Department of Food and Agriculture|November 4, 2024
Adult Spotted Lanternfly and Eggs Found in Upstate New York By Thomas Skernivitz|November 17, 2020 State officials urge grower vigilance, as the pest favors grapes, a hallmark of the Finger Lakes region.
Invasive Spotted Lanternfly Found in Ohio By Thomas Skernivitz|October 28, 2020 Discovery of one dead adult leads to the capture of five live adults near the Pennsylvania border.
Scientists Make Moves to Get Jump on Spotted Lanternfly Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 15, 2020 Invasive pest’s dispersal patterns shine light on surprising findings.
Spotted Lanternfly a Major Threat to Fruit Crops in the Midwest? By Gary Gao|September 1, 2020 See why the invasive pest could mean hardship in the heartland for grape growers.
Heads Up: The Spotted Lanternfly Is Coming By David Eddy|July 8, 2020 Arrival of the pest in California seems to be almost inevitable, so the time to prepare is now.
New Organic Control for Invasive Spotted Lanternfly Posted by Growing Produce Staff|April 1, 2020 Stoller Announces OMRI-listed Golden Pest Spray Oil receives EPA approval.
Berry Experts Flesh Out Future of the Industry By David Eddy|February 26, 2020 What’s in store for the sector in 2020? Noted researchers John R. Clark and Lisa DeVetter weigh in.
First Genome of Spotted Lanternfly Built From a Single Insect Posted by David Eddy|October 16, 2019 Invasive pest, first found in the U.S. five years ago, is a threat to become widely established in fruit and nut crops.
Is the Dreaded Spotted Lanternfly Headed Your Way? Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 9, 2019 Scientists map out areas around the world most suitable for establishment of the notorious crop pest.
California to Study Biological Controls for Spotted Lanternfly Posted by Christina Herrick|May 19, 2019 Project will look at integrated pest management solutions that could threaten top-dollar crops in state.
Novel Study Examines Flight Pattern of Spotted Lanternfly Posted by Christina Herrick|April 16, 2019 A team of scientists seek to learn more about the purpose of the invasive fruit pest’s in-flight and post-flight behavior.
Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine Grows in Pennsylvania Posted by Christina Herrick|March 23, 2019 Reports of populations established in another county prompted a new quarantine and Delaware extends border restrictions for feared invasive pest.
USDA Plugs in New Pest and Disease Identification Web Page Posted by Christina Herrick|March 18, 2019 Digital portal designed to help visitors identify plant predators and pathogens and learn critical information about management methods.
New York Enacts Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine Posted by David Eddy|October 11, 2018 The quarantine restricts movement of certain goods into New York from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Virginia.
Biocontrols East Offers Solutions for Spotted Lanternfly, Spotted Wing Drosophila, and Fire Blight By Richard Jones|September 17, 2018 Answers to your most pressing fruit pest problems is a primary focus of unique industry event’s program.
Pest Management Recommendations for Spotted Lanternfly Posted by Christina Herrick|September 13, 2018 Penn State trial looked at efficacy of 20 insecticides, some not labeled for the pest meanwhile New York grape growers can use a few biological controls.
Dreaded Spotted Lanternfly Found in Finger Lakes Posted by Christina Herrick|September 12, 2018 Threat of invasive pest widens for fruit growers in the Empire State.
Garden State Growers on Guard for Spotted Lanternfly Invasion Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 23, 2018 Invasive pest continues to spread its wings; now confirmed in three New Jersey counties.
Spotted Lanternfly on the Move in New Jersey Posted by Christina Herrick|July 31, 2018 Quarantine expands as feared fruit pest is found in county not adjacent to first find in state.
