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Active Spread β€” Confirmed 2021

Spotted Lanternfly inKingston, NYSPOTTED LANTERNFLY GUIDE

Confirmed
2021
Population Served
22,800
Status
Active Spread

Ulster County confirmed SLF in 2021. Kingston β€” New York's first state capital and a growing craft beverage destination β€” sits at the gateway to the Catskill Mountains with Hudson River waterfront access that serves as a prime Tree of Heaven corridor. The Rondout Creek landing area, Mohonk Preserve nearby, and the broader Woodstock music heritage area draw significant tourism that accelerates vehicle-based SLF spread. Kingston's craft beverage scene β€” including Keegan Ales and Yard Owl Craft Brewery β€” faces growing SLF pressure as populations build through Ulster County's landscape.

Where it's showing up

Key Neighborhoods

Rondout Creek landing areaHudson River waterfrontForsyth Park neighborhoodCatskill Mountains gateway corridorWoodstock/Saugerties rural corridor

Highest activity zones

SLF Hotspots

1

Rondout Creek waterfront (heavy TOH)

Active zone

2

Hudson River Landing

Active zone

3

Forsyth Park

Active zone

4

Catskill Center/Reservoir corridor

Active zone

5

Woodstock/Saugerties rural corridor

Active zone

Primary SLF food source

Tree of Heaven in Kingston, NY

Rondout Creek waterfront has heavy Tree of Heaven colonization β€” a primary SLF habitat and spread corridor running through Kingston's historic landing district. The Hudson River waterfront connects Kingston's SLF populations to the broader Hudson Valley infestation zone stretching from New York City to Albany. Forsyth Park and the Catskill Center/Reservoir corridor extend prime TOH habitat into the Catskill Mountain gateway. The Woodstock/Saugerties rural corridor has documented SLF populations spreading through Ulster County's agricultural and forested landscape, raising concerns for the region's growing craft beverage and agricultural sectors.

Identify Tree of Heaven β†’

Local action resources

What To Do in Kingston, NY

Report a Sighting

Every sighting in Kingston, NY maps the invasion front. Report directly to NY DEC.

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 NY State Guide

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

See the full NY guide β†’

Community intelligence

Live Sighting Map

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

Open the Map β†’

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