Spotted Lanternflies  

                                 have appeared in Montague

  

Please go to :

www.nj.gov/agriculture/divisions/pi/prog/pests-diseases/spotted-lanternfly/#reporting-tool 

to report if you see any.

Spotted lanternfly printable - click to see page with info & photos.

"This insect has the potential to greatly impact agricultural crops and hardwood trees. SLF feeds on the plant sap of many different plants including grapevines, maples, black walnut, and other important plants in NJ. While it does not harm humans or animals, it can reduce the quality of life for people living in heavily infested areas."

It has an insatiable appetite for the sap of fruit, ornamental  and woody plants. 

More info and how to help prevent the egg masses which will survive Winter and ways to help eradicate this insect:

https://news.psu.edu/story/613936/2020/04/02/impact/extension-educators-offer-tips-managing-spring-spotted-lanternfly-egg