Spotted Lanternfly nymphs

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Spray with dawn dishwashing liquid in water.

This would only knock them off the tree? So pointless? Am I missing something?

I bought some sticky tape and am going to wrap the trunk.

And for the crepe myrtle haters.....this tree is mature and beautiful!! I didn't plant it but do enjoy it and take care of it.

Please don't use sticky tape or you will catch beneficial pollinators. It would be a terrible way for them to die.

It's a terrible way for any creature to die. Leave them alone.

You can try using Imidacloprid, permethrin, bifenthrin, and carbaryl - the are all among the pesticides recommended for controlling spotted lanternflies.

You can try searching here for purchase:

https://www.domyown.com

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Where are those of you seeing these nymphs now? I am in DC and haven’t seen any yet.

I’ve killed 3 in my yard in Alexandria.

[Anonymous]

Pointless. They won't really hurt anything in your garden and they are here now. For good. Like the stink bug. Just move on.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Where are those of you seeing these nymphs now? I am in DC and haven’t seen any yet.

I’ve killed 3 in my yard in Alexandria.

Only 3??? I've seen hundreds this year. Didn't see a single one last year, or ever.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Where are those of you seeing these nymphs now? I am in DC and haven’t seen any yet.

I’ve killed 3 in my yard in Alexandria.

I am in NW DC and spotted some in my front yard.

[Anonymous]

Unless you’re operating a vineyard they’re harmless.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Unless you’re operating a vineyard they’re harmless.

Husband just planted grapevine and they are all over it. NWDC.

[Anonymous]

I put this in the other thread, too


You need predators!

Encourage birds to come live with you. Put a feeder and/ or birdbath nearby. Pay attention to factors that drive birds away, like a noisy AC compressor or flappy/ fluttery items. Remove flags or wind sculptures.

You can also buy preying mantis eggs online. You'd be doing the ecosystem a favor by adding predators to areas where the lanternflies are breeding.

[Anonymous]

Ask your local Master Gardener ! They have help lines and emails for just this type of thing.