New pest found in United States

[slc]

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has reported a new pest in the United States.

The Spotted Lanternfly, a plant hopper from Asia, has the potential to harm various crops and forests.

I don't know if orchids are a potential host, but thought the information should be passed along.

One can read more about it on the Penn. Dept. of Ag. website.

[Leafmite]

Great! If it is in PA, it will be in Ohio pretty quickly. We have fruit trees and grapes...I hope Malathion knocks them out.

[RJSquirrel]

Neonicotinoids, pyrethrins, and organophosphates are among the chemical insecticides effective against spotted lanternfly. Adults and 2nd-4th instar nymphs appear to be attracted to spearmint oil which could be used in their control. Using sticky traps at the base of the tree trunks also appears to be a good management strategy. Parasitic wasp, Anastatus orientalis is reported to parasitize up to 69% of spotted lanternfly eggs in China. This egg parasitoid is considered a potential biocontrol agent for release against the spotted lanternfly in South Korea.

oops!!! we even import bugs from china. I wonder if they have a 'made in china' tag on the underside. Everythings made in china these days except 'China'.

[WhiteRabbit]

Ugh