spotted lanternfly

Spotted lanternfly identified in Illinois; Nuisance pest doesn't present human or animal health concerns

September 29, 2023 | By Illinois Department of Agriculture

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Agriculture has confirmed the first detection of spotted lanternfly (Lycorma deliculata) in Illinois. Following a report of a live adult on Sept. 16, state, federal and local officials coordinated a site visit near the area of the report and identified a moderately populated area of spotted lanternfly (SLF)…

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No reports of spotted lanternfly in Missouri but vigilance urged

May 8, 2022 | By Dean Volenberg, viticulture extension professor with the University of Missouri Grape and Wine Institute

COLUMBIA, Mo. – While not yet detected in Missouri, spotted lanternfly remains a concern for vineyards, certain trees and specialty crops as it continues to spread west. If spotted lanternfly reaches Missouri, early detection and insecticide control measures will be key to reducing the economic damage, says Dean Volenberg, viticulture extension professor with the University…

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