Spotted Lanternfly Update: The latest on this emerging nuisance pest | Landscape Ontario Podcast

Spotted lanternfly is getting closer to home — and knowing what to look for could help stop its spread. In this updated replay, host Karina Sinclair talks with OMAFA’s Jeanine West, PhD., about spotted lanternfly (SLF), including its lifecycle, preferred host plants, how it can hitchhike into Canada and the damage it can cause. They also debunk common myths and explain what landscapers, nursery professionals and the public can do to help detect and report this invasive pest. With increasing sightings and interceptions in Ontario, now is the time to learn how to spot SLF and help slow its spread. Find out why checking nursery stock, shipments, vehicles and other materials matters — and how you can Adopt a Spot. Watch to learn what you need to know. Resources relevant to this episode https://landscapeontario.com/spotted-... https://inspection.canada.ca/en/plant... https://cropipm.omafra.gov.on.ca/en-c... https://www.ontario.ca/page/spotted-l...