How to get Rid of Spotted Lanternfly
in Suffolk County

What is Spotted Lanternfly?

The spotted lanternfly resembles a moth when it jumps or flies, but in reality, it is neither a fly nor a moth. It is a type of planthopper insect. The adults prefer to feed primarily on the non-native host plant “tree of heaven” and the immature stages (or nymphs) will feed on a wide range of trees, fruits, and even grape vines.

The Spotted Lanternfly are voracious eaters at all life stages. Left untreated, these invasive pests will bore into trees and plants, causing damage, attracting other pests, and instigating the the development of fungal diseases on your trees, shrubs and plants. In other words, the Spotted Lanternfly is bad news for property owners on Long Island.

Trees and Shrubs Affected by Spotted Lanternfly are:

• Tree of Heaven
• Willow
• Maple
• Poplar
• Fruit Trees (Plum, Cherry, Peach, Nectarine, Apricots, Apple)
• Pine
• Grape Vines

Why do I need Spotted Lanternfly Spraying Control?

If left uncontrolled, spotted lanternflies will reproduce rapidly and cause serious damage to your landscaping and trees.

In addition to eating your plants, the Spotted Lanternfly will also leave behind sugary excrement called honeydew, which promotes the growth of sooty mold and attracts many kinds of insects to your trees, shrubs and plants.

The Spotted Lanternfly service helps to control the insect populations throughout Suffolk County on Long Island. This service will help reduce infestation and damage to landscaping and gardens. Each treatment lasts 3 weeks. The treatment is required to maintain effective results and is conducted between April and October. In the month of October, we also use Dormant Oil Sprays to attack the egg masses that are laid on to the trees, shrubs and plants in your yard.