Tag: spotted lanternfly
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Monmouth County News Briefs, June 15
A Monmouth County grand jury has returned a five-count indictment against a Somerset County man accused of taking lewd photographs of a juvenile female at a Red Bank car dealership in 2021, in a manner commonly described as “upskirting,” Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey announced on June 8. David M. Chapinski, 41, of Franklin…
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First stomp, now scrape? Lanternfly continues to bug Garden State
By Michele S. Byers You may have noticed New Jerseyans doing a strange “dance” before the weather turned cold. It’s the Spotted Lanternfly Stomp and it was performed in a variety of outdoor settings, including sidewalks, public parks, private yards, farms and orchards. The purpose of the Stomp was to help eradicate the spotted lanternfly,…
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Department of Agriculture updates spotted lanternfly reporting procedure
New Jersey Department of Agriculture Secretary Douglas H. Fisher has announced that sightings of the spotted lanternfly can be reported by using the form at https://bit.ly/3EBvAwn. Residents and businesses are encouraged to find resources for treatment options at www.badbug.nj.gov “We have asked the homeowners of our state to inform us where this insect is and…
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Monmouth County asks for help in stopping spread of spotted lanternfly
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Monmouth County has been receiving an increasing number of reports from concerned citizens about the spotted lanternfly. The spotted lanternfly is an invasive insect that is native to China, India and Vietnam and is now in the United States. According to a Sept. 14 press release from the county, in 2014,…
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Department of Agriculture expands spotted lanternfly quarantine zone
New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas Fisher has announced that the department has added five counties to the spotted lanternfly quarantine zone. As of Aug. 30, the counties new to the list are Morris, Monmouth, Middlesex, Essex and Union counties. They join the previously announced quarantine counties of Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Salem, Somerset…
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Bordentown City residents take part in Lanternfly Murder Pub Crawl
BORDENTOWN – Bordentown City resident Brenna Jobes had an idea to help solve an issue regarding increased sightings of lanternflies in the community since May. According to the New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA), the spotted lanternfly is an invasive planthopper native to China, India and Vietnam. It was first discovered in the U.S. back…
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Spotting – and stomping – a menace
Awareness and education key to curbing spotted lanternfly destruction By KRISTEN DOWD The Sun On a recent hot and sunny Saturday morning, the Burlington County Agricultural Center was bustling. Patrons perused the county’s weekly farmers market’s extensive offerings: Jersey Fresh produce and delectable baked goods, vibrant floral bouquets and gourmet cheese spreads. On this particular…
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Spotted lanternfly nymphs spotted in Cranbury
CRANBURY – Spotted lanternfly nymphs have emerged and have been spotted in Cranbury. Residents should inspect their properties for the Tree of Heaven and for lanternfly egg masses, and to destroy all egg masses before they hatch. Do not try to eliminate the Tree of Heaven by cutting it down or mowing it over, as…
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Monmouth County News Briefs, April 7
New Jersey Department of Agriculture Secretary Douglas H. Fisher is encouraging New Jersey residents to help take part in eliminating Spotted Lanternfly egg masses before they hatch near the end of April or in early May. Fisher and NJDA Plant Industry Division Director Joseph Zoltowski provide information and instructions on how to find and destroy…
