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Confirmed β€” Active β€” Confirmed 2023

Spotted Lanternfly inErie, PASPOTTED LANTERNFLY GUIDE

Confirmed
2023
Population Served
94,000
Status
Confirmed β€” Active

Erie, Pennsylvania β€” a Lake Erie port city of about 94,000 β€” confirmed spotted lanternfly in 2023, establishing SLF's presence in the far northwest corner of the state. Erie County's mix of waterfront industrial zones, interstate freight corridors, and the ecologically sensitive Presque Isle State Park peninsula create significant management challenges. Pennsylvania is under a statewide SLF quarantine; residents must comply with movement restrictions and report sightings to the PA Department of Agriculture.

Where it's showing up

Key Neighborhoods

Downtown ErieMillcreek TownshipHarborcreekFairviewPresque Isle corridor

Highest activity zones

SLF Hotspots

1

Downtown Erie

Active zone

2

Millcreek Township

Active zone

3

Harborcreek

Active zone

4

Fairview

Active zone

5

Presque Isle corridor

Active zone

Primary SLF food source

Tree of Heaven in Erie, PA

Lake Erie waterfront and I-90 median vegetation harbor Tree of Heaven stands that support SLF persistence along Erie's industrial waterfront. Norfolk Southern rail lines running through Millcreek Township are a primary dispersal corridor connecting Erie populations to Pittsburgh and beyond along the southern shore of Lake Erie.

Identify Tree of Heaven β†’

Active Quarantine Alert

Pennsylvania is under a statewide spotted lanternfly quarantine. Moving plants, outdoor furniture, or vehicles out of the quarantine zone requires inspection.

Local action resources

What To Do in Erie, PA

Report a Sighting

Every sighting in Erie, PA maps the invasion front. Report directly to PA Dept of Agriculture.

Report Now β†’

Squish on Sight

See a spotted lanternfly? Kill it immediately β€” it is legal and encouraged in all states. Learn the best kill methods.

Full Fight Guide β†’

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 β†’

Statewide resources

Full PA State Guide

County-level data, quarantine zones, treatment guides, and agency resources for the entire state.

See the full PA guide β†’

Community intelligence

Live Sighting Map

See where SLF has been spotted near you in Erie, PA. Add your own sighting to help map the front.

Open the Map β†’

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