Have you heard about the Spotted lanternfly, this new invasive planthopper? The first live population of spotted lanternfly was found in Forsyth County, North Carolina, near the border with Guilford County in June 2022.

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Stokes County Center is hosting North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Plant Industry Division, and Plant Protection Section to provide a Spotted Lanternfly Workshop for Stokes, Surry, and Yadkin Counties. All are welcome to come and learn about spotted lanternfly (SLF) identification, pest behavior, treatments available, and how to prevent its spread.

Pesticide Credits Available D, I, G, H, L, N, O, and X.

Agenda

12:00-12:30 SLF Biology and Host Tree Identification

12:30-1:00 Invasion History & NCDA&CS Response Overview

1:00-1:15 Treating for SLF

1:15-1:45 Detector Dog Demonstration

1:45-2:00 Discussion/ Q & A/Evaluations

For more information, contact Dr. Emily Cope, County Extension Director, or Bryan Hartman, Agriculture and Natural Resources agent.