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Spotted Lanternfly
By Tawny Simisky , UMass Extension Entomologist link : https :// massnrc . org / pests / slfreport . aspx .
Visit ag . umass . edu / landscape / fact-sheets / spottedlanternfly-management for more information about spotted lanternfly management for professionals from UMass Extension . More information for is also available from MDAR .
The invasive spotted lanternfly ( SLF ) has recently been confirmed in both Hampden and Worcester Counties in the towns of Holyoke , Agawam , and Southborough , MA . These represent three new established populations of this insect in addition to those known previously in Fitchburg , Shrewsbury , Worcester , and Springfield , MA . An internet search for " MDAR Invasive Pest Dashboard " will give you an updated map of these locations from the MA Department of Agricultural Resources ( MDAR ).
Spotted lanternflies feed on many plant species , including grapes and tree-of-heaven . Both the adult and immature life stages of the spotted lanternfly use piercing-sucking mouthparts to feed on their host plants . They remove massive quantities of host plant fluid and excrete it as a liquid excrement known as honeydew . Spotted lanternfly is considered to be a plant stressor which , when combined with other biotic or abiotic plant stresses , may contribute to significant damage to their host plants . However , some hosts ( grapes , tree-of-heaven , maple , black walnut ) may be at more risk than others . Feeding damage can also result in yield loss or quality reduction of agricultural crops .
MLP Annual Meeting & Elections
Tuesday , November 14 , 2023
5:30 p . m . – 7:00 p . m . ( Doors open at 4:30 p . m .) The German Club • Walpole , MA
We are thrilled to welcome Jenn Myers as our annual meeting speaker . Jenn is Executive Director of the NALP Foundation and Senior Director of Workforce Development . She ’ ll lead a thought-provoking conversation about the concrete steps NALP is taking to grow the workforce , promote the benefits of healthy landscapes , and advocate for positive legislation to protect the industry . Learn how you can be a part of proactive industry-wide initiatives on both the local and national level .
The nominating committee has recommended the following slate of officers & directors to lead MLP in 2024 .
President Chris Connors , MCLP Schumacher Companies West Bridgewater , MA
Vice President Andy McDuff , MCLP Landscape America , Inc . Wrentham , MA
Secretary / Treasurer Miriam Hellweg , MCLP , MCA A Blade of Grass Sudbury , MA
Director John Kwasek , MCLP John Anthony ’ s Landscape Roslindale , MA
Past President Karen Kerr , MCLP Harrison McPhee Millis , MA
It remains important to report spotted lanternfly if you see it in Massachusetts to the MA Department of Agricultural Resources . Please visit the following
Please plan now to attend this important meeting and cast your vote .
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