Attend EPA’s Webinar: Spotted Lanternfly – Update and Next Steps

The highly invasive spotted lanternfly is a pest of concern for both ornamental plants and agriculture. This voracious leafhopper is migrating from its original infestation area in Pennsylvania toward Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Virginia, damaging trees, ornamental plants and agricultural crops. This free webinar will review the environmental and economic challenges of the spotted lanternfly infestation, present the latest data on their range, and discuss ways to prevent and control this pest, particularly in the grape industry.

Webinar Details

March 14, 2023 | 2:00 – 3:30 PM EST | Including a 30 minute Q&A

 Register Now

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5405042358862195982

Learning Objectives

• Learn where these insects like to gather and their distribution across the U.S.
• Understand what occurs with infestation and how the lanternfly attacks trees, ornamentals plants and other high value crops such as vineyards.
• Gain knowledge about various integrated pest management (IPM) control methods, including physical removal, host plant elimination and safe use of pesticides.

Presenters

Upcoming IPM 2022-2023 Webinar Series

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