The invasive species are native to Asia but first appeared in the U.S. in Pennsylvania in 2014, likely brought over by imported woody plants, wood products, and other goods. Established spotted ...

Those are a few of the reasons the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture ... feeds on a wide range of fruit, ornamental and woody trees. Spotted lanternflies are invasive and can be spread ...

So long as you’re sticking with woody plants rated to your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone, late March into early April is not too soon. These plants can take sub-freezing weather. A good guide is when ...

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has issued a spotted lanternfly quarantine to slow the spread of the colorful yet invasive insect.