Anonymous
06/24/2026 19:49
Subject: Spotted Lanternfly nymphs
Ask your local Master Gardener ! They have help lines and emails for just this type of thing.
Anonymous
06/11/2026 10:32
Subject: Re:Spotted Lanternfly nymphs
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.
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
06/07/2026 11:54
Subject: Spotted Lanternfly nymphs
Anonymous wrote:Unless you’re operating a vineyard they’re harmless.
Husband just planted grapevine and they are all over it. NWDC.
Anonymous
06/05/2026 08:48
Subject: Spotted Lanternfly nymphs
Unless you’re operating a vineyard they’re harmless.
Anonymous
06/05/2026 06:48
Subject: Spotted Lanternfly nymphs
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
06/02/2026 08:50
Subject: Spotted Lanternfly nymphs
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
06/02/2026 08:47
Subject: Spotted Lanternfly nymphs
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
06/02/2026 08:02
Subject: Spotted Lanternfly nymphs
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
06/02/2026 00:24
Subject: Spotted Lanternfly nymphs
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote: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