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What should you do on day one?

Start by staying calm and getting a clear look at the insect. Take a photo from a few angles and note where you found it—on a tree trunk, a fence, a car, or a piece of outdoor furniture. This location detail matters later when you're trying to find the source.Before you do anything else, stop moving anything that could be carrying eggs or insects off your property.

Is it really a spotted lanternfly?

Spotted lanternfly looks different depending on its life stage, which is why confirming the pest matters before you start treating anything. Early nymphs are small, black with white spots. Later nymphs turn bright red with black stripes and white spots.

Where are spotted lanternflies coming from on your property?

Spotted lanternfly needs a food source and a place to lay eggs, so your inspection should follow those two needs. Tree of heaven is the preferred host, but grapevines, maples, black walnut, and several fruit trees can support feeding populations too.

How do you remove spotted lanternfly egg masses and insects?

Egg mass removal is the highest-value task on your list. Scrape masses off with a putty knife or credit card into a bag or container filled with rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer, which kills the eggs. Double-bag the material and throw it in the trash rather than leaving it on the ground.For nymphs and adults you can reach, physical removal works well: squash them, or knock them into a bucket of soapy water.

How do you monitor after you get rid of spotted lanternfly?

Removal isn't a one-time task. Spotted lanternfly populations can rebound from eggs you missed or from insects moving in from a neighboring property, so a simple monitoring routine matters as much as the initial cleanup.Check host trees and nearby surfaces every one to two weeks during spring and summer when nymphs are active, and again in late summer through fall when adults are laying eggs.