{"id":1095,"date":"2024-03-15T13:32:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-15T19:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fox-pest.com\/?page_id=1095"},"modified":"2025-10-08T09:45:51","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T15:45:51","slug":"spotted-lanternflies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fox-pest.com\/pest-control\/spotted-lanternflies\/","title":{"rendered":"Spotted Lanternflies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Got spotted lanternflies? The best way to get rid of them is to understand how they work and use that to your advantage. Fox Pest Control specializes in spotted lanternfly control, with custom solutions and the right products to tackle the job. We’re so confident in our ability to handle your spotted lanternfly infestation that we guarantee your satisfaction. If you spot any lanternflies between treatments, just give us a call, and we\u2019ll come back for free! That\u2019s the Fox Guarantee!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Everything you never wanted to know about [pest name format=”plural-lower”].<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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[pest name] Facts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Size:<\/strong> \u00bc to 1-inch
Number of legs:<\/strong> 6
Wings:<\/strong> yes
Bites or stings:<\/strong> no
Color:<\/strong> black, gray, brown, red
Carry disease:<\/strong> no
Damages home\/yard:<\/strong> yes
Most active season:<\/strong> July-December
Fox plan for this pest:<\/strong> Specialty Plan<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What do [pest name format=”plural-lower”] look like?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/picture>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Spotted Lanternflies are native to China.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

They were first found in Pennsylvania<\/a> in 2014. They feed on various fruit, ornamental, and woody trees. Both nymphs and adults target the Tree of Heaven, grapes, apples, hops, and other crops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Spotted lanternflies are invasive, but they do not usually fly long distances. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Instead, they hitchhike to get around. Adults may enter vehicles through open windows, while eggs can be deposited on various outdoor surfaces and easily transported to different locations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Spotted lanternflies may be mistaken for flies or moths. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

They are actually planthoppers, or true bugs, related to cicadas and stink bugs. They feed on plant sap using specialized mouthparts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spotted lanternfly populations are currently found in 17 states.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This includes Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To deepen your understanding of this invasive species, explore our Spotted Lanternfly Pest Files<\/a>\u2014a comprehensive guide covering their life cycle, the ecological threats they pose, and effective strategies for detection and control.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Pests that can be confused with [pest name format=”plural-lower”].<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The following insects have been mistaken as spotted lanternflies: Tiger moths, cinnabar moths, white-lined sphinx moths, boxelder bugs, large milkweed bugs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Signs of an [pest name format=”lower”] infestation.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You might already know for sure that you have an [pest name format=”lower”] problem. Here are a couple of the most common signs of spotted lanternfly infestation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Visible adults<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Spotted lanternflies are insects with black spots on both their distinctive grayish forewings and red hindwings. Seeing adult spotted lanternflies, particularly in large numbers, indicates an infestation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Egg masses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Spotted lanternflies lay their eggs in clusters on various surfaces, such as tree trunks, branches, rocks, or man-made structures. The egg masses are brownish-gray and may resemble a smear of mud or putty.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Honeydew<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Spotted lanternflies release a sugary substance called honeydew as they feed on plants. This sticky residue can build up on surfaces beneath infested trees, attracting other insects like ants and wasps.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Wilting or yellowing plants<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Heavy feeding by spotted lanternflies can cause plants to weaken, wilt, or develop yellowing or browning foliage. This damage may be particularly noticeable in trees, vines, or crops favored by insects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sooty mold<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Honeydew excreted by spotted lanternflies can promote the growth of sooty mold, a dark, powdery fungus that may appear on surfaces beneath infested trees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tree of heaven<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Spotted lanternflies prefer to feed on the invasive tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima), a primary host plant for egg-laying and nymph development. Infestations may be more common in areas with abundant Tree of Heaven populations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Localized quarantine notices<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In areas where spotted lanternfly infestations are established, authorities may issue quarantine notices to prevent the movement of potentially infested items such as outdoor furniture, firewood, or vehicles to unaffected areas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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