Spotted Lanternfly inHartford, CTSPOTTED LANTERNFLY GUIDE
Connecticut confirmed SLF in 2023 and populations are spreading rapidly through Connecticut River valley towns. Hartford County is among the most affected. Vineyards growing Riesling and Marquette are on high alert as SLF pressure increases.
Where it's showing up
Key Neighborhoods
Highest activity zones
SLF Hotspots
Bushnell Park
Active zone
Elizabeth Park
Active zone
Riverside Park
Active zone
Wethersfield Cove area
Active zone
Suburban Windsor and Glastonbury
Active zone
Primary SLF food source
Tree of Heaven in Hartford, CT
Tree of Heaven is established along Connecticut River banks, rail corridors, and disturbed urban lots throughout the Greater Hartford area. Rapid SLF spread through Windsor, Glastonbury, and Wethersfield reflects the density of available ToH habitat.
Identify Tree of Heaven →Local action resources
What To Do in Hartford, CT
Report a Sighting
Every sighting in Hartford, CT maps the invasion front. Report directly to CT Agricultural Experiment Station.
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 CT State Guide
County-level data, quarantine zones, treatment guides, and agency resources for the entire state.
See the full CT guide →Community intelligence
Live Sighting Map
See where SLF has been spotted near you in Hartford, CT. Add your own sighting to help map the front.
Open the Map →Free weekly fight briefing
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