From the Woods Today - Spotted Lanternfly
Episode 158 - From the Woods Today - Spotted Lanternfly
Episode Date:
June 28, 2023
In this episode of From the Woods Today, we discuss an invasive pest, spotted lanternfly, and how their potential arrival poses a threat to various industries of Kentucky. We also have a segment on tree of heaven, an invasive plant that is the preferred host of the spotted lanternfly.
Guests:
Dr. Ellen Crocker
(
UK Department of Forestry and Natural Resources - Assistant Professor, Forest Health Extension
)
, Reneé Williams
(
UK Department of Forestry and Natural Resources - Information Specialist Senior
)
, Seth Spinner
(
KY Office of the State Entomologist - Outreach Specialist
)
Resources and Web links for June 28 Segments
Spotted Lanternfly
Citizen Science Pest Surveys
Don't Move Firewood
Report Sightings to: ReportAPest@uky.edu
Tree of Heaven
UK Invasive Plants Site