Penn State Extension Service will host 4  additional public meetings on the spotted lanternfly, the invasive insect that has spread throughout southeastern Pennsylvania and surrounding states and presents a significant threat to Pennsylvania agriculture, including the grape, tree-fruit, hardwood and nursery industries.

The public can do a great deal to stop the spread of this invasive insect.  Attend one of these meetings near you to learn more--

-- Chester County: June 13 - Exton

-- Columbia County: July 16 - Berwick;* August 15 - Bloomsburg* [Not in quarantine area]

-- Fayette County: May 17 - Uniontown* [Not in quarantine area]

-- Lancaster County: April 30- Limerock

-- Montour County: June 8 - Danville*  [Not in quarantine area]

-- Pike County: April 26 - Lords Valley [Not in quarantine area]

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Click Here to register or for more information on public meetings as they are scheduled..

Find out more about Spotted Lanternfly, visit Agriculture’s Spotted Lanternfly, the USDA Lanternfly and the Penn State Extension webpages.

NewsClips:

Officials Ramp Up Efforts To Contain Spread Of Spotted Lanternfly

Lancaster County Is Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine Zone: What You Need To Know

Native Fungi Found To Be Deadly To Invasive Spotted Lanternfly In PA

Bagenstose: Zombie Fungus Proves Deadly To Spotted Lanternfly

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[Posted: May 8, 2019]

5/13/2019