Allentown, Pa. – The Spotted Lanternfly is an extremely invasive insect that affects gardens and landscape plants as well as important Pennsylvania commodities. This past fall, the quarantine for Spotted Lanternfly expanded to include thirteen counties in southeastern Pennsylvania. Penn State Extension is offering public meetings for interested individuals to provide the latest information regarding control of the Spotted Lanternfly and what the public can do to help.
All meetings are from 7:00-9:00 p.m. The public meeting schedule is as follows:
February 28 Upper Saucon Township Municipal Building
5500 Camp Meeting Rd, Center Valley PA 18034
March 7 Weisenberg Fire Department
2500 Golden Key Rd, Kutztown PA 19530
March 13 Whitehall Township Municipal Building
3219 MacArthur Rd, Whitehall PA 18052
March 14 New Tripoli Fire Company
7242 Decatur St, New Tripoli PA 18066
March 21 Salisbury Township Municipal Building
2900 S Pike Ave, Allentown PA 18103
March 28 Lower Macungie Township Community Center
3450 Brookside Rd, Macungie PA 18062
March 29 Lower Macungie Township Community Center
3450 Brookside Rd, Macungie PA 18062
April 4 Upper Macungie Township Municipal Building
8330 Schantz Rd, Breinigsville PA 18031
Bring your questions and join us for discussions on the current status of this invasive insect, information on the quarantine, preparation for insect control in the 2018 season, and how individuals and communities can help stop the spread of this insect.
There is no cost however, seating is limited and pre-registration is required. To register online:
https://extension.psu.edu/spotted-lanternfly-lehigh-county-public-meetings or call 1-877-345-0691
For more information or questions call Penn State Extension Lehigh County at 610-391-9840 or email [email protected].
Penn State encourages people with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, call the Lehigh County Extension office at 610-391-9840.
