Spotted Lanternfly

Spotted Lantern Fly with No Symbol over ItSpotted Lanternfly Quarantine

The Spotted Lanternfly poses a serious threat to Pennsylvania agriculture, hardwoods, and private property. A quarantine is in place to help contain the spread of this invasive pest. The quarantine is described in detail on the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture website.

Permit Requirements for Businesses

Businesses in the quarantine zone are required to have permits for moving anything into, out of, or around in the zone.

Does your business need a Spotted Lanternfly permit? Find out at the Penn State Extension website.

Free online permit training for businesses is available from Penn State. Register and take the course at the Extension website.

Advice for Homeowners

Up-to-date information for homeowners on the biology, management, and control of the Spotted Lanternfly is available at the Penn State Extension website.

Remember, if you see a lanternfly, report it! Call 888-4BADFLY (888-422-3359) Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, or report sitings at this Penn State page.

Agency Responses

The Spotted Lanternfly control program is a cooperative effort of the United States Department of Agriculture, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, and the Penn State Extension.

For information on what the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture doing, see its Spotted Lanternfly page.

More details on the problem and on what the U.S. Department of Agriculture is doing can be found on that department’s Lanternfly webpage.