In this Philadelphia Inquirer article, Jason Parker from Davey's Warminster office shares how to identify, prevent and treat spotted lanternfly damage on your property. 

Posted: July 30, 2024

The Philadelphia region has faced a persistent and troublesome invader: the spotted lanternfly. Since the pest's first appearance in Philly six years ago, the number of lanternflies has declined, but efforts to control the insect never stop. 

Jason Parker, a certified arborist with the Davey Tree Expert Company in Horsham, has been at the frontlines of these efforts helping homeowners recognize and manage lanternflies. 

Spotted lanternflies are relatively easy to spot, said Parker. "You see the trees and shrubs on your property every single day. You're going to know when something's not right because if it looks different than last week, last month, or last season, don't let these little indicators make you think you're being paranoid," he said. "Call a specialist because oftentimes you're catching it so early that we're going to be able to help with a cure or recovery at that point. 

To learn more spotted lanternfly warning signs, click here. 

For more information, contact the Warminster Davey office. 

The Davey Tree Expert Company, headquartered in Kent, Ohio, provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental and utility infrastructure consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. As one of the top ten largest employee-owned companies in the U.S., Davey's 12,000 employees have been dedicated to creating and delivering sustainable solutions since 1880. Apply today to join the Davey legacy, and learn about how we're growing with our new SEED Campus

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