> Begin forwarded message: > > From: UMass Extension <extlandsc...@umass.edu> > Subject: The Spotted Lanternfly Arrives in Massachusetts > Date: September 28, 2021 at 3:52:22 PM EDT > To: <outsideinformat...@gmail.com> > Reply-To: UMass Extension <extlandsc...@umass.edu> > > View this email in your browser > <https://mailchi.mp/umext/umass-extension-weedinar-glyphosate-411-april-4527982?e=88cd85baa6> > > The Spotted Lanternfly Arrives in Massachusetts > The MA Dept. of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) announced on 9/28/21 that a > small, established, and breeding population of the invasive spotted > lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) was detected in Worcester County, MA in the > city of Fitchburg. This finding was confirmed by state officials. > > For further details regarding what is currently known about this population > in Fitchburg, MA and MDAR’s response, read MDAR's press release > <https://umass.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=44869c320d4a0efb32838fcf5&id=7203a66a84&e=88cd85baa6>. > > > Adult spotted lanternfly found on a tree in Fitchburg, MA. > (Courtesy of the MA Dept. of Agricultural Resources.) > What Should You Do? > Residents and professionals living and working across the Commonwealth should > learn the life stages of the spotted lanternfly and be able to identify their > eggs, immatures, and adults. At this time, it is particularly valuable to > learn how to ID spotted lanternfly adults and egg masses. > If you think you have found any of the life stages of this insect in > Massachusetts, report them immediately by clicking here. > > <https://umass.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=44869c320d4a0efb32838fcf5&id=2e9fb7c75a&e=88cd85baa6> > In particular, if you know of tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima)* growing > nearby, check that preferred host for adults and egg masses and report > anything suspicious using the link above. That said, spotted lanternfly > adults and eggs masses (and immatures when active) may be found just about > anywhere. > *The tree of heaven is a rapidly growing deciduous tree native to China and > Taiwan that has become a widespread invasive species across North America. > Learn how to identify this invasive tree here: > https://extension.psu.edu/tree-of-heaven > <https://umass.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=44869c320d4a0efb32838fcf5&id=ef4482e1a4&e=88cd85baa6>. > Should You Treat? > At this time, the only established (breeding) population of spotted > lanternfly in Massachusetts is in a small area of Fitchburg, MA. Therefore, > there is no reason to be preemptively treating for this insect in other areas > of Massachusetts at this time. If you suspect you have found spotted > lanternfly in additional locations, please report it immediately to MDAR at > the link above. If you are living and working in the Fitchburg area, please > be vigilant and continue to report anything suspicious. > > What is at Risk? > The spotted lanternfly feeds on over 103 different species of plants, > including agriculturally significant crops (apple, peach, grape, etc.) and > trees and shrubs that are important in our managed landscapes and natural > areas. Due to various factors, spotted lanternflies are also a significant > public nuisance once they become established. > > For More Information > From UMass Extension: Spotted Lanternfly fact sheet > <https://umass.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=44869c320d4a0efb32838fcf5&id=301e8f1dd4&e=88cd85baa6> > From the MA Dept. of Agricultural Resources: > MDAR's Spotted lanternfly fact sheet > <https://umass.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=44869c320d4a0efb32838fcf5&id=0d4f0721fc&e=88cd85baa6> > Nursery Best Management Practices > <https://umass.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=44869c320d4a0efb32838fcf5&id=6f4626e4e3&e=88cd85baa6> > (January 2021) > Best Practices for Businesses > <https://umass.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=44869c320d4a0efb32838fcf5&id=87d93e6e08&e=88cd85baa6> > Checklist for Residents in or near Infested Areas > <https://umass.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=44869c320d4a0efb32838fcf5&id=46ea544448&e=88cd85baa6> > Driver’s Checklist in English > <https://umass.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=44869c320d4a0efb32838fcf5&id=14b3d7dd97&e=88cd85baa6> > or Spanish > <https://umass.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=44869c320d4a0efb32838fcf5&id=853593b6c2&e=88cd85baa6> > (September 2021) > Moving Industry Checklist > <https://umass.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=44869c320d4a0efb32838fcf5&id=37d01685d5&e=88cd85baa6> > (February 2021) > Keep your eyes open! Click here to report suspected finds of spotted > lanternfly immediately to the MA Dept. of Agricultural Resources. > > <https://umass.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=44869c320d4a0efb32838fcf5&id=d59b98ef7d&e=88cd85baa6> > UMass Extension Landscape, Nursery and Urban Forestry Program > (413) 545-0895 > Fax. (413) 577-1620 > ag.umass.edu/landscape > <https://umass.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=44869c320d4a0efb32838fcf5&id=ea13d1afe4&e=88cd85baa6> > > <https://umass.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=44869c320d4a0efb32838fcf5&id=5e08df93f0&e=88cd85baa6> > Copyright © 2021 UMass Extension, All rights reserved. > You are receiving this email because you have requested to receive email > newsletters from UMass Extension, or provided your email address as a > participant in our programs and services. 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Robin Wilkerson 31 Old Winter St. Lincoln, MA 01773 outsideinformat...@gmail.com
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