[MAIPC] How pervasive is spotted lanternfly

D. Clark historictimekeepers at gmail.com
Thu Oct 26 16:42:08 PDT 2017


Just found this on PA Extension Site (Art Grover,s home)

https://extension.psu.edu/what-to-do-if-you-find-spotted-lanternfly

Not very comforting.


On Thu, Oct 26, 2017 at 7:37 PM, D. Clark <historictimekeepers at gmail.com>
wrote:

> I just googled this bug.  Host plant is alianthus.  A VERY good reason to
> eradicate this plant!  APHIS?  USDA?  Has major impacts on fruit, grapes
> and cash timber!
>
> Here is the contact info: Hope Sara does not get mad at me.
>
> Good Morning,
>
>
>
> We received a stack of 11"x14.25" CHECK YOUR GEAR posters this morning
> from the PA Bureau of Forestry about the Spotted Lanternfly
> <http://www.agriculture.pa.gov/Protect/PlantIndustry/spotted_lanternfly/Pages/Spotted-Lanternfly-Alert.aspx>.
> If you have room in your kiosk/other appropriate places, or think you can
> squeeze it in, I will send you as many copies as you need.
>
>
>
> We also received hard plastic cards with information for identification
> and removing egg masses. Pest Alert pages (8.5"x11") with specimen
> submission instructions on the back are also available. If you want some of
> either for any upcoming programs or meetings, etc, let me know.
>
>
>
> Please reply with how many posters you need with a DCNR logo on the bottom
> and how many with a Game Commission logo on the bottom.
>
>
>
> Finally, if I should send them somewhere other than your home address, let
> me know.
>
>
>
> Thank you in advance for your assistance. This is a very pretty invasive
> that is now capable of surviving Pennsylvania's winters.
>
>
>
> Thanks everyone,
>
> Sara
>
>
>
> --
>
> Sara Haxby
>
> Senior Office Manager
>
> Appalachian Trail Conservancy
>
> 4 East First Street
> <https://maps.google.com/?q=4+East+First+Street+Boiling+Springs,+PA+17007&entry=gmail&source=g>
>
> Boiling Springs, PA 17007
> <https://maps.google.com/?q=4+East+First+Street+Boiling+Springs,+PA+17007&entry=gmail&source=g>
>
> Phone: 717.258.5771 x201 <(717)%20258-5771>
>
> Mobile: 413.427.4067 <(413)%20427-4067>
>
> Fax: 717.258.1442 <(717)%20258-1442>
>
> Skype: Sara HaxbyATC
>
> shaxby at appalachiantrail.org
>
> www.facebook.com/ATHike
>
> www.appalachiantrail.org
>
>
>
> On Thu, Oct 26, 2017 at 7:31 PM, Kathy Daniel <kdaniel20816 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> I would be happy to post information on the C&O Canal towpath in
>> Maryland. If you think that’s a good idea, please let me know how to get
>> the posters.
>>
>> Kathy Daniel
>>
>> On Oct 27, 2017, at 6:41 AM, Daniel Barringer <dbarringer at natlands.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> I think the horse has left the barn. Adult spotted lanternflies have been
>> found in Bucks and Northamton Counties within sight of New Jersey. Here in
>> Chester County, within a day of hanging the posters in our public restroom,
>> visitors came to us to show us where they found egg masses (in a fold of
>> exfoliating river birch bark, on ironwood, ash and oak trees). We had seen
>> our first adults only a couple weeks before, and never saw any juveniles
>> (and we don’t have any ailanthus on the square-mile preserve). Some of the
>> egg masses are out of reach. For every adult we see, how many do we not
>> see? Coming to a landscape near you.
>>
>> Dan
>>
>> On Oct 26, 2017, at 2:22 PM, Marian Orlousky <
>> morlousky at appalachiantrail.org> wrote:
>>
>> Good question Dewey,
>>
>> I would not suggest it is too late for this one. Last I heard the pest is
>> still limited to the state of PA and is contained within a small number of
>> counties.  It is currently under quarantine and investigation as to its
>> current range. I believe it was discovered around 2014, and so its spread
>> is still relatively "slow", yet certainly concerning.  It may not have yet
>> reached that critical mass, and it would be excellent if the efforts of the
>> commonwealth were successful in containing it. The State is putting
>> considerable efforts into this program, partially (I would imagine) because
>> it has the potential to disrupt a major economic driver in PA (fruit and
>> wine industries).
>>
>> We have put up posters here at the ATC Mid-Atlantic Office in Boiling
>> Springs. It's probably the AT clubs in central and eastern PA that should
>> be highlighting the pest at their trail head kiosks.
>>
>> Marian Orlousky
>> Northern Resource Management Coordinator
>> Appalachian Trail Conservancy
>> 4 East First Street
>> Boiling Springs, PA 17007
>> Direct Line: 717-260-3217 <(717)%20260-3217>
>> MARO Office: 717-258-5771 <(717)%20258-5771> ex: 208
>> Fax: 717.258.1442 <(717)%20258-1442>
>> morlousky at appalachiantrail.org
>> www.appalachiantrail.org
>>
>>
>>
>> The Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s mission is to preserve and manage the
>> Appalachian Trail – ensuring that its vast natural beauty and priceless
>> cultural heritage can be shared and enjoyed today, tomorrow, and for
>> centuries to come. To become a member, volunteer, or learn more, visit
>> www.appalachiantrail.org.
>>
>> On Thu, Oct 26, 2017 at 2:06 PM, HTI Gmail <historictimekeepers at gmail.com
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> I just got an offer of alert posters for spotted lanternfly. Basically
>>> telling hikers to check their gear.  Is the genie already out of the bottle
>>> on this?
>>>
>>> Is it an issue that alerting hikers can make a difference?
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>> --
>>> Regards,
>>>  Dewey Clark,
>>> http://www.historictimekeepers.com
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>>>
>>> Regards,
>>>
>>> Dewey Clark
>>> Club Naturalist
>>> Co-District Manager (PA)
>>> Potomac Appalachian Trail Club
>>> Maryland Master Naturalist
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>
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Dewey Clark
> Club Naturalist
> Co District Manager (PA)
> Potomac Appalachian Trail Club
> Maryland MAster NAturlaist
>
> Regards,
>
> Dewey Clark,
> http://www.historictimekeepers.com
> Omega Recognized Service Provider
> WOSTEP Certified After Sales Service of Current Watches
> WOSTEP Certified Micromechanics
> Restoration of Vintage Timepieces
> Precision Timing Specialist
> Micromachining
>
>


-- 
Regards,

Dewey Clark
Club Naturalist
Co District Manager (PA)
Potomac Appalachian Trail Club
Maryland MAster NAturlaist

Regards,

Dewey Clark,
http://www.historictimekeepers.com
Omega Recognized Service Provider
WOSTEP Certified After Sales Service of Current Watches
WOSTEP Certified Micromechanics
Restoration of Vintage Timepieces
Precision Timing Specialist
Micromachining
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