Spotted Lanternfly is present in Muskingum County and expected to continue spreading through the county and state. The Ohio Department of Agriculture has recently updated a map illustrating it’s current known spread in Ohio: Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) | Ohio Department of Agriculture
Resources for managing spotted lanternfly can be found here: Spotted Lanternfly Management Resources (psu.edu)
The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) has confirmed several new spotted lanternfly (SLF) infestations across the state, including Columbus and Toledo.
In 2021, ODA designated the spotted lanternfly as a destructive plant pest and established regulations aimed at reducing the risk of spread. As a result of new detections, Franklin, Hamilton, Lucas, Mahoning, and Muskingum counties will be added to the spotted lanternfly regulated area. In regulated areas, spotted lanternfly infestations have been confirmed and inspections are increased.
Links
Press Release from the Ohio Department of Agriculture announcing Muskingum County added to “regulated area”: Spotted Lanternly Continues to Spread Across Ohio, Aug 4, 2023
OSU Factsheet “Be Alert for Spotted Lanternfly”
Buckeye Yard and Garden Online Article from Aug 4, with map.
Ohio Department of Agriculture Resource Page, with quarentine information and plant pest report tool
PennState Extension Spotted Lanternfly Information Page
Spotted Lanternfly is again making the news with a recent detection of a population in the state of Indiana. In Muskingum County, we have previously had reports of single insects, but have not detected any breeding populations. Across Ohio, one population was detected previously and we are continuing to scout and monitor for the development of more populations.
Current information on Spotted Lanternfly is available at these links:
Spotted Lanternfly | New York State Integrated Pest Management
Spotted Lanternfly Update, 07.30.2021 | BYGL
Spotted Lanternfly | Ohio Department of Agriculture
Spotted Lanternfly | Penn State
Wheat Growth Stages and Associated Management- Feekes 6.0 through 9.0 | Agronomic Crops Network
Time is now to purchase the right nozzles for your spraying needs | Agronomic Crops Network
Topdressing Wheat with Liquid Swine Manure | Agronomic Crops Network
Selecting Forages for Your New Seeding | Ohio BEEF Cattle Letter
Minerals for Beef Cattle | Ohio BEEF Cattle Letter
Livestock and Grain Producers: Dealing with Vomitoxin and Zearalenone | Ohio BEEF Cattle Letter
The Use of Wool in Compost and other Alternative Applications | OSU Sheep Team
2021 Small Ruminant Webinar Series: Lamb Market Update Spring 2021 | OSU Sheep Team
We have been closely monitoring the spread of spotted lanternfly out of Eastern Pennsylvania and a population was recently confirmed in Eastern Ohio.
Spotted Lanternfly Found in Jefferson County (Ohio Department of Agriculture)
Concern about this invasive pest arises from damage caused by feeding on fruit, ornamental shrubs, and woody trees. As information is gathered about this invasive insect, the general public is asked to report any sightings through the Extension Office or through the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA). October and November are the best months to identify spotted lanternfly because the insect is in its adult form which is very colorful and easily recognizable.
ODA Spotted Lanternfly Information Page: https://agri.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/oda/divisions/plant-health/invasive-pests/slf
Spotted Lanternfly in Pennsylvania: https://extension.psu.edu/spotted-lanternfly
Mark your calendars for these upcoming webinars provided by the Ohio Woodland Stewards Program’s – Friday’s Escape to the Forest. Registration links are below.
Shorebirds Identification – https://go.osu.edu/shorebirds
Management: Deer and Habitat – https://go.osu.edu/deer
Spotting the Spot: a National and State Update on Spotted Lanternfly – https://go.osu.edu/spotthefly
Timber Rattlesnake Ecology and Conservation in Ohio – https://go.osu.edu/herps