Spotted Lanternfly Tree Traps can be Effective, but Need Careful Installation
Published:27 Aug.2020    Source:Penn State

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — For homeowners dealing with spotted lanternfly infestations, tree traps can be a cost-effective, nonchemical option.

 
However, there are important factors to consider when using tree traps, most notably how to avoid catching nontarget creatures such as bees, butterflies and mammals, according to a spotted lanternfly expert in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences.