US: CAES renews the Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine for Connecticut

The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station ( CAES ) , in cooperation with USDA APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine ( PPQ ) , continued to detect expanding populations of the spotty lanternfly ( SLF ) in Connecticut through 2023 . The Director of CAES hereby declare the replacement of the Order of Quarantine for SLF that was established on July 1 , 2021 , effective January 1 , 2024 . More information about SLF , the quarantine order , and state quarantine requirements can be set up at : https://portal.ct.gov / CAES - SLF

From 2020 through 2023 , multiple grownup SLF universe were detected in Fairfield , Hartford , Litchfield , Middlesex , New Haven , and New London Counties . The distribution of this dirt ball go forward to extend , present a scourge to the agriculture and timberland of Connecticut . Hence , the replenishment and enlargement of the quarantine were noted in the original order . Early detection is authoritative , and the world is urged to report potential sighting of this invasive pest when they become active again in 2024 . Currently , the louse is overwintering in eggs quite a little . If you distrust you have found an SLF , rupture a pictorial matter of it , hoard it if potential , and account it here : Connecticut Spotted Lantern Fly ( SLF ) Reporting ( arcgis.com ) . Companies moving regulated article from the State of Connecticut should enter into a compliance arrangement to help mitigate the movement of this pest , prevent the spread of the louse , and protect our trading partners .

Native to China , India , and Vietnam , the spotted lanternfly is an invasive sap - feeding planthopper that was discovered in Pennsylvania in 2014 . SLF infestations have been cover in Connecticut , Delaware , Illinois , Indiana , Kentucky , Maryland , Massachusetts , Michigan , New Jersey , New York , North Carolina , Ohio , Pennsylvania , Rhode Island , Tennessee , Virginia , and West Virginia . The nymphal stage of this insect is presently combat-ready , with grownup appearing in late summer . In the downslope , grownup about 1 inch long can often be establish congregating on tree diagram - of - nirvana ( Ailanthus ) , willows , and other trees . They will lay testicle masses on Tree and almost any nearby surface like rock , decks , firm , outdoor equipment , furniture , etc .

Nymphs of SLF will think of from the eggs in the spring ( late April - June ) . This worm attacks many hosts and has the potential to severely affect Connecticut ’s farm harvest , particularly apples , grapes , and hops , and several tree coinage . The secretion of excess sap call honeydew can also be a pain in the neck for residential infestation . Additional information is available athttps://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Forestry/Forest-Protection/Spotted-Lanternflyandhttps://extension.psu.edu/spotted-lanternfly .

Source : portal.ct.gov