(Article) Spotted Lanternfly Arrives in New Hampshire: What Farmers Should Know
The New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food (NHDAMF) has confirmed the first field detection of spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) in Rockingham County. A small number of adults were found and confirmed by USDA identifiers. At this time, there is no evidence of an established population, and additional surveys are underway to discover the extent of this detection.
If you see a suspected spotted lanternfly, take clear photographs and record the location. NHDAMF is asking residents and businesses to report suspected sightings. Early detection gives growers and agricultural agencies the best opportunity to respond before populations become widespread. Report through NHBugs here.
Spotted lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive planthopper first detected in Pennsylvania in 2014 and has since spread to many states in the Northeast and New England including NY, MA, CT and RI. SLF feeds on more than 100 plant species including Tree-of-Heaven, hardwoods, and ornamentals, but grapevines are particularly susceptible to heavy feeding. The insects pierce trunks, canes, and other plant tissues to feed on sap. For farmers, scouting, early detection and integrated pest management (IPM) will be key to keeping populations from becoming established.
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