Spotted lanternfly resources

Spotted lanternfly (SLF) poses a threat to tree fruit and grape production. Spotted lanternfly has been reported as a serious pest in its invaded and home ranges. There have not been any documented living populations of spotted lanternfly in Oregon. However, the Oregon Department of Agriculture has received report of a single early instar nymph spotted lanternfly in May, 2025, and of dead adult and live egg mass on incoming equipment from outside of Oregon in recent years.

Current updates of the spotted lanternfly are available through the Oregon Department of Agriculture's pest status page.

OSU Extension gathered spotted lanternfly resources to learn more below.

Pest alert: Spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that may impact Oregon

Spotted lanternfly is an invasive pest that can impact industries like winegrapes, timber and small fruits. Learn how to ID the pest and report sightings in Oregon.

Serhan Mermer, Gabriella Tait, Josh Vlach, Jana Lee, Man-Yeon Choi, Heather Leach, Linda Brewer, Vaughn Walton | May 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Unconfirmed spotted lanternfly sighting prompts reminder for vigilance

Until a physical specimen is collected and confirmed, spotted lanternfly is not considered present in Oregon.

Kym Pokorny, Chris Branam | May 22, 2025 | News story

Spotted lanternfly: A New Invasive Pest in the United States

Open-access journal article highlights the pest status, host range, and tentative management recommendations for this pest in North America. High-quality images show each stage of the insect.

Dr. Surendra Dara, Lawrence Barringer, Steven P. Arthurs | Nov 2015 | Online resource Peer reviewed (Gray level)

How to get rid of tree-of-heaven: Solve Pest Problems

Tree-of-heaven is an invasive tree that spreads quickly and is difficult to control. It is a preferred food source for the invasive insect species spotted lanternfly. Learn how to identify and take action to control this aggressive weed.

Weston Miller, Jessica Green, J. Jeremiah Mann | May 2025 | Online resource

Integrated pest management strategic plan for Oregon nurseries

Ornamental nurseries face many pest management challenges, from weeds to insects to disease. In this report, industry representatives prioritize those challenges in an effort to increase the use of integrated pest ...

Chris Hedstrom, Isaac Sandlin | Jul 2022 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

May 2025

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