Spotted Lanternfly inCharleston, WVSPOTTED LANTERNFLY GUIDE
Kanawha County confirmed SLF in 2020, establishing Charleston — West Virginia's state capital — as one of the earliest WV cities with active SLF spread. The Kanawha River waterfront and the I-64/I-77 Kanawha Valley interchange are primary spread vectors connecting West Virginia to heavily infested Virginia and Ohio populations. The chemical industry corridor along US-60 west of the city has significant brownfield Tree of Heaven habitat on industrial margins. West Virginia State University campus and Mountain Stage music venue's outdoor events both factor into local monitoring and public awareness efforts.
Where it's showing up
Key Neighborhoods
Highest activity zones
SLF Hotspots
Kanawha River waterfront
Active zone
I-64/I-77 Kanawha Valley interchange
Active zone
Chemical industry corridor along US-60
Active zone
West Virginia State University campus
Active zone
Kanawha State Forest adjacent areas
Active zone
Primary SLF food source
Tree of Heaven in Charleston, WV
The Kanawha River waterfront through Charleston has established Tree of Heaven populations providing prime SLF habitat and connecting populations to the broader river corridor. The chemical industry corridor along US-60 west of Charleston — a legacy of WV's petrochemical industry — has significant TOH colonization on brownfield and industrial margins, creating extensive SLF establishment zones outside the urban core. The I-64/I-77 Kanawha Valley interchange is a major freight vector connecting Charleston to Virginia and Ohio SLF populations.
Identify Tree of Heaven →Local action resources
What To Do in Charleston, WV
Report a Sighting
Every sighting in Charleston, WV maps the invasion front. Report directly to West Virginia Department of Agriculture.
Report Now →Squish on Sight
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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 West Virginia State Guide
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