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Spotted Lanternfly
Best Management Practices
A Virginia Cooperative Extension guide covering seasonal best practices for identifying, monitoring, and controlling spotted lanternfly in yards and landscapes using contact, systemic, and biological treatments.
Identifying and Removing Egg Masses
Learn how to identify, locate, and destroy spotted lanternfly egg masses and when to report them.UPDATES
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As of March 27, 2025, the Virginia Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine has been repealed because it was ineffective at controlling spread within the state.
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This repeal removes all regulatory requirements for intrastate travel/transport. Interstate movement of spotted lanternfly (SLF) or materials capable of transporting SLF may still be regulated by the importing state.
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For VA based businesses shipping to states/jurisdictions with import restrictions click here to obtain/maintain an SLF permit or establish a compliance agreement. You can also call the VDACS Office of Plant Industry Services at 804-786-3515.
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VDACS is still monitoring SLF movement throughout VA, to report SLF click here.
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