RESIDENTIAL SPOTTED LANTERNFLY TREATMENT SERVICES IN NEW JERSEY
The Garden State is being invaded by Spotted Lanternflies. This is an invasive species that has the potential to destroy New Jersey crops and hardwood trees. The Spotted Lanternfly feeds on the sap from over 70 different plant species, and this feeding significantly damages and stresses the trees which leads to a decline in the trees health and potential death.
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SPOTTED LANTERNFLY FAQs
What is a Spotted Lanternfly?
Lycorma Delicatula or more commonly know as The Spotted Lanternfly is native to China and was first detected in the USA in Pennsylvania in 2014. Spotted lanternflies are plant parasites and have been known to feed on more than 70 species of plants. The Spotted Lanternfly feeds on a wide range of fruit, ornamental and woody trees, with tree-of-heaven being one of the preferred hosts. It is believed that the Spotted Lanternfly can spread disease.
Can the Spotted Lanternfly cause damage?
Usually there are large numbers of Spotted Lanternflies feeding on the plant at the same time and therefore they can severely weaken the tree. This could cause the tree to grow slowly and possibly lead to death of the tree. The Spotted Lanternfly is a devastating invasive species wherever it goes.
How to Spot Spotted Lanternfly Damage?
The Spotted Lanternfly feeds on plants by sucking out the sap from plants and trees. Because it sucks in more sap than it can process, it excretes most of it. When the Spotted Lanternfly is feeding, they release or excrete, a sticky substance. This substance is called “honeydew”. This substance can sometimes attract ants or other insects large numbers, causing further damage to the tree. This release can be so great that it covers all surfaces. The honeydew is difficult to clean, and also could possible contribute to sooty mold growth. Since trees make their own food through photosynthesis, which is a process that uses energy from sunlight, the honeydew turns black and therefore it block the sun’s ability to help the tree grow.
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