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Is this the dreaded lantern fly? What can I do to get rid of them before they mature?
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Lantern fly #870175
Asked May 26, 2024, 4:17 PM EDT
Is this the dreaded lantern fly? What can I do to get rid of them before they mature?
Baltimore City County Maryland
Expert Response
Vaughn, yes these early instar nymphs of the spotted lantern fly. You don't say where you live, but here is information from Maryland Department of Agriculture about reporting them.
https://mda.maryland.gov/plants-pests/Pages/spotted-lantern-fly.aspx
As for getting rid of them, knock them off into a bucket of soapy water.
https://mda.maryland.gov/plants-pests/Pages/spotted-lantern-fly.aspx
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https://mda.maryland.gov/plants-pests/Pages/spotted-lantern-fly.aspx
As for getting rid of them, knock them off into a bucket of soapy water.
https://mda.maryland.gov/plants-pests/Pages/spotted-lantern-fly.aspx
Thanks for contacting Ask Extension
