spotted lanternfly

MDARD is asking Michigan residents to help fight spotted lanternflies by squishing them in six known infestation counties.

The spotted lanternfly has officially touched down in Jackson County, Michigan. It doesn’t bite—but it sucks sap, leaves nasty moldy residue and threatens our plants. Time to squish.

This summer, Michigan faces a pest dilemma as the spotted lanternfly threatens our cherished agriculture. Learn how you can help protect local crops.

Lanternflies have traveled from Ohio to Michigan in swarms. These destructive and disgusting bugs are more than just a nuisance.

The spotted lanternfly threatens to invade Michigan, poses a serious threat to Michigan apple crop and agriculture across the board.

Officials warn residents to beware of an invasive insect spreading rapidly and causing major concerns in Ohio.

The spotted lanternfly has now been spotted in Wayne, Monroe, and Oakland counties in Southwest Michigan in 2024.

The DNR is warning residents in Michigan and Indiana to beware of an invasive insect spreading rapidly and causing major concerns.

Michigan on high alert as Pittsburgh's spotted lanternflies make their way north. Learn how to spot and report these invasive pests!

For the past few years, State of Michigan officials have warned residents about a colorful insect that that damages fruit, hops, and hardwood trees. Now, national health experts are backing that up, saying this pest should be killed on sight.