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Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive insect in the U.S. that threatens grape, tree-fruit, hardwood and nursery industries. Help us stop SLF!

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@notherpseudonym We have seen wheel bugs attack SLF along with other generalist predators (praying mantises, spiders, etc). Unfortunately these aren't enough to control the population, but they're still great to see!

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Check out this female spotted lanternfly covering her egg mass with a waxy-like protectant!

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While the abundance of adult SLF is declining in vineyards, they've left plenty of their progeny behind! Check out this large mass of eggs on a vine.

[Maryland Department of Agriculture @MdAgDept]

News Release: First Spotted Lanternfly Confirmed in Maryland – Marylanders Urged to Be Vigilant for New Invasive Species https://t.co/uajjtBqsr1

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@jimithing123 @Jim_Gardner @duciswild @nvrbetr @realtomnatole Yes, SLF certainly feed on many other hosts. We have to do our part and help kill them. Unfortunately it's not an easy answer, but the Departments of Ag need our help! We're also working on developing research at Penn State to come up with news and better ways to control SLF.

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@jimithing123 @Jim_Gardner @duciswild @nvrbetr @realtomnatole That is a good question! Right now, both the PA Department of Agriculture and USDA are working to reduce the population and spread of spotted lanternfly. They utilize tree of heaven as "trap trees" to attract and then kill SLF with a systemic insecticide.

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@connect2trees Good question! They're pretty sure the one on the right is Beauvaria, but they're still working on IDing the other fungus. It's been coined as "bearded lady" because it produces a fungal mass near their mouthparts/abdomen!

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The latest on SLF? Fungi! Researchers now believe there to be two different kinds of entomopathogenic fungi that are attacking SLF in PA - cool! More research is needed to identify them and determine their utility in SLF management.

[PA Department of Agriculture @PAAgriculture]

Attention teachers - The deadline for the Spotted Lanternfly calendar contest is looming! Make sure your students know about this invasive species, and let them flex those creative muscles.

Learn more 👉 https://t.co/CFcG90S3eY

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Spotted lanternflies are laying eggs now, which means it's especially important that you check your belongings for adults and egg masses before you leave any SLF quarantine county! This egg mass was found on a grapevine in a southeast PA vineyard.

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Did you miss our recent NE IPM webinar on spotted lanternfly? Don't worry, you can find the recording here! https://t.co/i0kg0wuDfx @NortheastIPM

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SLF egg masses have been reported in PA. Have you seen any? Egg masses are 1" long and covered in a white, putty-like substance. You may find egg masses on any hard surface (trees, fencing, rocks, and more). To kill them, scrape them into a container of rubbing alcohol!

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Oh no @kristy_biehl ! Please report it using our online reporting system! https://t.co/9cYzk6UzpM

[Kristy @kristy_biehl]

Just found a spotted lantern fly at my house. This is the first one I’ve ever seen here.

They’re coming.

#spottedlanternfly #killthemall #savethetrees

[Sarah Wurzbacher @SarahWurzbacher]

Sharing info on #SpottedLanternfly at the #EasternNativeGrassSymposium because even though #SLF targets woody species, permit requirements affect all businesses working across or w/in quarantine bounds. For more, find @agsciences extension resources here: https://t.co/N4dAHD2bTr.

[Julie Urban @Julie_Urban]

Dana & Mariam doing @StopSLF outreach @GreatInsectFair Go Urban Lab!! @agsciences @PAAgriculture

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Do you notice the difference between these two female spotted lanternflies? Both were taken today, but one is from southeastern PA, while the other was taken by @dkirkpatrick12 in Virginia. Those growing degree days can really make a difference in egg development for females!

[Northeastern IPM Ctr @NortheastIPM]

There were over 130 people on today's webinar on establishing a pollinator garden. Will you be on tomorrow's webinar about the Spotted Lanternfly? Still time to register. @SpottedWatch @StopSLF #badbug https://t.co/dDaPmbIKUq

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When you have to run research trials on spotted lanternfly and do a webinar on the same day, you end up in the kids section of a Barnes and Noble with @Julie_Urban. We hope to see you on the @NortheastIPM webinar today!

[Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences @agsciences]

#PennState #CoopExt horticulture educator Emelie Swackhamer talks with @6abc about how to manage #SpottedLanternfly https://t.co/HQuNoSrrXt @StopSLF