Spotted Lanternfly inBurlington, VTSPOTTED LANTERNFLY GUIDE
Burlington, Vermont — a Lake Champlain city of about 45,000 and the state's largest urban center — entered spotted lanternfly watch status in 2025 as SLF surveillance expanded northward through New England. The waterfront, rail corridors, and the Winooski River valley provide scattered Tree of Heaven habitat that could support early SLF establishment. Residents and visitors arriving from southern New England should inspect vehicles and gear, learn to identify the pest, and report any suspected sightings immediately to the Vermont Agency of Agriculture.
Where it's showing up
Key Neighborhoods
Highest activity zones
SLF Hotspots
Downtown Burlington
Active zone
South End
Active zone
New North End
Active zone
Church Street
Active zone
Winooski border
Active zone
Primary SLF food source
Tree of Heaven in Burlington, VT
Lake Champlain ferry docks and Burlington rail yard (New England Central Railroad) represent the highest-priority SLF introduction pathways, as egg masses on vehicles and rail equipment are the primary long-distance dispersal mechanism. Winooski River banks threading between Burlington and Winooski harbor opportunistic Tree of Heaven stands that would serve as primary SLF host habitat if the pest establishes in Chittenden County.
Identify Tree of Heaven →Local action resources
What To Do in Burlington, VT
Report a Sighting
Every sighting in Burlington, VT maps the invasion front. Report directly to Vermont Agency of Agriculture.
Report Now →Squish on Sight
See a spotted lanternfly? Kill it immediately — it is legal and encouraged in all states. Learn the best kill methods.
Full Fight Guide →Map ToH in Your Block
Tree of Heaven removal cuts off SLF food supply. Add ToH sightings to the community map to guide removal efforts.
View Sighting Map →Statewide resources
Full VT State Guide
County-level data, quarantine zones, treatment guides, and agency resources for the entire state.
See the full VT guide →Community intelligence
Live Sighting Map
See where SLF has been spotted near you in Burlington, VT. Add your own sighting to help map the front.
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