Spotted Lantern Fly Control

The Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive pest that poses a serious threat to Maryland & Virginia’s beautiful landscapes, agricultural crops, and native ecosystems.

As a homeowner, you play a crucial role in managing and preventing the spread of this destructive insect. As a lawn care and pest control company, it’s our responsibility to help protect the areas we serve from this invasive species.

Let’s partner together to prevent their spread and maintain a healthy environment for future generations.

How to prevent Spotted Lantern Fly damage

Learn to Identify

Spotted Lantern flies start development as small black insects with white dots across their body. Here’s an example:

They typically hatch in early May and slowly grow larger until June-July when they molt. After they molt, they form their distinctive red, black, and white coloring.

From this stage, they molt one more time and are officially adults. The adults are about two inches in length and are noticeable with their flashy red, black, and white coloring on their bodies and wings.

Adult spotted lantern flies can be found as early as late July and will typically last until November, or when the first heavy frost kills them.

Inspect your Property

Spotted lantern flies lay their eggs on the trunks and branches of trees. The eggs are laid in masses of 30-50 and are covered in a waxy like mud to protect them.

Spotted Lantern Flies feed on a variety of trees including Tree of Heaven, Black Walnut, Red Maple, Silver Maple, Eastern White Pine, Weeping Willow, Black Willow, Black Cherry, and Sycamore. So be sure to check thoroughly check these trees for Spotted Lantern Flies.

Report the Sighting

If you live in Maryland, report a Spotted Lanternfly sighting by clicking here

If you live in Virginia, report a Spotted Lanternfly sighting by clicking here

Prevent and Destroy

Partner with Blades of Green to prevent and destroy Spotted Lantern Flies. Our soil scientists have created a Spotted Lanternfly Control program that is applied every 30-45 days, starting as early as May.

Protect Your Home and The Environment