Traps
Swackhamer said building a trap is a good project for anyone who wants to destroy the pest, save money by using materials they might already have on hand and practice their engineering skills. The tutorial can be found at https://extension.psu.edu/how-to-builda-new-type-of-spotted-lanternfly-trap-called-a-circle-trap.
The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect from Asia that first was found in North America in Berks County in 2014. The pest since has spread to at least 26 Pennsylvania counties, as well as to New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. It feeds on grapevines and trees.
Economists warn that the insect, if not contained, could drain Pennsylvania’s economy of at least $324 million annually and cause the loss of about 2,800 jobs. At risk are $18 billion worth of agricultural commodities — including grapes, tree fruit, nursery plants and hardwood lumber — as well as natural habitats, parks and backyards.