06/12/2026
Have you seen this colorful but destructive insect? The spotted lanternfly may look pretty, but it poses a serious threat to our trees, plants and agriculture. We have seen thousands of them, especially at Orleans Park. If you see one, the best way to get rid of it is to squash it.
On Tuesday, July 14th at 6.p.m., join us at Orleans Park as we and communities across Ohio take part in the "Big Squish." Volunteers will be mobilizing to squash spotted lanternflies and scrape any egg masses they see on host trees.
Learn more about identifying and reporting them here: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant-pests-diseases/slf
