Scott Bates
The Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is an invasive insect that was first detected in Pennsylvania in 2014. Since then, it has become a major pest in the state, causing significant damage to trees and plants, as well as hindering the state’s agricultural industry. The adult insects are about an inch long and have distinctive spotted wings. They feed on the sap of trees, which can weaken and kill them, and they also excrete a sticky substance called honeydew that can promote the growth of sooty mold on plants. In addition to the direct damage they cause, they also attract other pests, such as ants and wasps, which can further harm trees and plants. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has implemented a number of measures to try to control and mitigate the spread of the Spotted Lanternfly, including the establishment of quarantine zones and the implementation of regulations on the movement of certain materials within these zones. However, the pest has proven difficult to control and it continues to be a significant problem in the state.
Trapping
PennState has an excellent walkthrough on how to build their latest Circle Trap. These traps have proven to capture and kill thousands of Spotted Lanternflys every week.
https://extension.psu.edu/how-to-build-a-new-style-spotted-lanternfly-circle-trap