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Spotted Lanternfly Control in

Germantown MD

Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia

Lanternfly Removal Services in
Germantown MD
The spotted lanternfly, or lanternfly for short, is from China and Vietnam and is now a newly invasive species in 
Germantown MD
. Lanternflies are now found in the eastern United States and will likely continue to spread as time goes on.  Lanternflies are not dangerous but are highly invasive and can destroy crops and trees! Fortunately, Environmental Pest Control is a professional Lanternfly removal company that offers year round Pest Control Plans that include the extermination of Lanternflies! In addition, we offer lantern fly tree treatments!
How to Get Rid of Lanternflies in
Germantown MD
Our state certified exterminators will treat around the home, including all the windows and doors, with an environmentally safe and EPA approved insecticide, like bifenthrin, which is a recommended by state agencies.  The product is applied as a spray which will knock down the lantern fly infestation and may help prevent re-infestation. If you have any trees that are heavily infested with spotted lanternfly, we offer targeted tree treatments to protect your trees.
Why Are Lanternflies Bad in
Germantown MD
The spotted lantern fly causes serious damage to trees, vines, crops and many other types of plants.  Damage can be detected by oozing sap, wilting leafs, and general die back of the plant in question.  Also, when lanternflies feed, they excrete a sugary substance, called honeydew, that encourages the growth of black sooty mold on the plant.  Environmental Pest Control can provide treatments that can protect against spotted lanternflies.  If you are noticing lanternflies on your property, give Environmental a call today for a free estimate!
What Do I Do If I See a Spotted Lanternfly in
Germantown MD
If you see a spotted lanternfly, kill it.  Additionally, check with your state’s agricultural department as they may want to document it.  Lastly, if you are dealing with a large amount of lanternflies, call Environmental Pest Control ASAP so we can effectively treat your property.
Are Lanternflies in
Germantown MD
Dangerous to Humans or Pets?
Lanternflies are not dangerous to humans or pets because they don’t bite, sting, or have any venom.  It is even safe to touch and hold lanternflies.  They are only very harmful to crops, trees, and plants.
What Trees Are Spotted Lanterflies Attracted to?
Spotted lanternflies prefer the Tree of Heaven but they are known to feed on other trees.
  • Tree of heaven: Their preferred host, and possibly required for their life cycle 
  • Silver maple: A preferred host for late season adults 
  • Red maple: A preferred host for late season adults
  • Willow: A preferred host for late season adults 
  • River birch: A common ornamental tree that is susceptible to infestation
  • Black walnut: A tree that spotted lanternflies feed on
  • Black cherry: A tree that spotted lanternflies feed on
  • Tulip poplar: A tree that spotted lanternflies feed on
  • Sycamore: A tree that spotted lanternflies occasionally feed on

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