SLF Permit required in the following counties:
Berks, Bucks, Chester, Carbon, Dauphin, Delaware, Monroe, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Northampton, Montgomery, Philadelphia and Schuylkill
The Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), an invasive planthopper, was discovered in Berks County, Pennsylvania in 2014. It is native to China, India, Vietnam, and was also introduced to Korea where it has become a major pest. This insect has the potential to greatly impact the stone fruit, grape, hops and logging industries. Damage to blueberries, basil, cucumbers and horseradish has also been observed.
On May 26, 2018, a new Spotted Lanternfly Order of Quarantine and Treatment was published in the PA Bulletin. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) established the quarantine order to stop this pest from moving out of the currently affected area. PDA is also working to minimize the movement of SLF within the quarantine area, by deterring the movement of SLF on materials, equipment, vehicles, etc. from high population areas into areas with low to no populations.
All residents and businesses must comply with the regulations. A SLF permit is required for businesses working within the quarantine which move products, vehicles or other conveyances within or out of the quarantine.
Owners, supervisors, or managers designated by the business should complete the training. This person will be responsible to train employees on what to look for and how to safeguard against moving spotted lanternfly. The department encourages everyone, even those who do not need a permit, to take advantage of training.
Training classes are being offered free of charge. The classes will consist of a pre-recorded training session followed by a 20-question exam. A score of 70% (14/20) is required to pass and to receive a permit.
Registration is required. To register, contact the PA Dept. of Ag., at 717- 787-5674 or [email protected].
Date | Time | Location | Address | City |
8/15/2019 | 9-11 am | Berks PSU Co. Ext. Office | 1238 County Welfare Rd | Leesport |
8/15/2019 | 9-11 am | Lancaster Farm & Home Center | 1383 Arcadia Rd | Lancaster |
8/20/2019 | 9-11 am | Montgomery PSU Co. Ext. Office | 1015 Bridge Rd | Collegeville |
8/22/2019 | 9-11 am | Dauphin County Ag Center | 1451 Peters Mt Road | Dauphin |
8/26/2019 | 9-11 am | Bucks PSU Co. Ext. Office | 1282 Almshouse Rd Bld K | Doylestown |
9/3/2019 | 6-8 pm | Lebanon PSU Co. Ext. Office | 2120 Cornwall Rd | Lebanon |
9/5/2019 | 1-3 pm | Berks PSU Co. Ext. Office | 1238 County Welfare Rd | Leesport |
9/9/2019 | 7-9 pm | Daniel’s Farm Store | 324 Glenbrook Rd | Leola |
9/11/2019 | 1-3 pm | Montgomery PSU Co. Ext. Office | 1015 Bridge Rd | Collegeville |
9/19/2019 | 9-11 am | Chester PSU Co. Ext. Office | 601 Westtown Rd | West Chester |
9/23/2019 | 1-3 pm | Lancaster Farm & Home Center | 1383 Arcadia Rd | Lancaster |
10/3/2019 | 1-3 pm | Dauphin County Ag Center | 1451 Peters Mt Road | Dauphin |
10/7/2019 | 9-11 am | Smedley Park Environ. Center | 20 Paper Mill Rd | Springfield |
10/9/2019 | 9-11 am | Daniel’s Farm Store | 324 Glenbrook Rd | Leola |
10/15/2019 | 1-3 pm | Berks PSU Co. Ext. Office | 1238 County Welfare Rd | Leesport |
10/17/2019 | 9-11 am | Lebanon PSU Co. Ext. Office | 2120 Cornwall Rd | Lebanon |
10/21/2019 | 6-8 pm | Montgomery PSU Co. Ext. Office | 1015 Bridge Rd | Collegeville |
10/23/2019 | 1-3 pm | Lancaster Farm & Home Center | 1383 Arcadia Rd | Lancaster |
10/29/2019 | 9-11 am | Lehigh PSU Co. Ext. Office | 4184 Dorney Park Rd | Allentown |
10/31/2019 | 9-11 am | Schuylkill PSU Co. Ext. Office | 1202 Ag Center Dr | Pottsville |
11/4/2019 | 1-3 pm | Daniel’s Farm Store | 324 Glenbrook Rd | Leola |
11/14/2019 | 9-11 am | Montgomery PSU Co. Ext. Office | 1015 Bridge Rd | Collegeville |
11/18/2019 | 9-11 am | Dauphin County Ag Center | 1451 Peters Mt Road | Dauphin |
11/20/2019 | 9-11 am | Gracedale Nursing Home | 2 Gracedale Ave | Nazareth |
11/26/2019 | 1-3 pm | Berks PSU Co. Ext. Office | 1238 County Welfare Rd | Leesport |
11/27/2019 | 9-11 am | Daniel’s Farm Store | 324 Glenbrook Rd | Leola |
12/2/2019 | 1-3 pm | Montgomery PSU Co. Ext. Office | 1015 Bridge Rd | Collegeville |
12/10/2019 | 10am-12 pm | Perry PSU Co. Ext. Office | 8 S Carlisle St | New Bloomfield |
12/12/2019 | 1-3 pm | Lebanon PSU Co. Ext. Office | 2120 Cornwall Rd | Lebanon |
12/16/2019 | 1-3 pm | Bucks PSU Co. Ext. Office | 1282 Almshouse Rd Bld K | Doylestown |
12/18/2019 | 9-11 am | Lancaster Farm & Home Center | 1383 Arcadia Rd | Lancaster |