Spotted Lanternfly inLexington, KYSPOTTED LANTERNFLY GUIDE
Fayette County entered active SLF watch status in 2023 as the pest expanded its Kentucky footprint from Louisville eastward. Lexington — the Horse Capital of the World — faces unique concerns: SLF poses a threat to the bluegrass horse farm ecosystem and the iconic tree-lined paddock fences that define the region. The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension is running early detection programs across the Bluegrass region.
Where it's showing up
Key Neighborhoods
Highest activity zones
SLF Hotspots
Downtown Lexington
Active zone
Hamburg Pavilion area
Active zone
Chevy Chase
Active zone
Beaumont Centre
Active zone
Nicholasville Road corridor
Active zone
Primary SLF food source
Tree of Heaven in Lexington, KY
Tree of Heaven colonizes horse farm fence lines and field edges throughout Fayette County, creating ideal SLF habitat in close proximity to the prized bluegrass paddocks that define Lexington's equine economy. I-75 median strips and highway margins carry established ToH populations connecting Lexington to confirmed Cincinnati and Louisville populations to the north and west.
Identify Tree of Heaven →Local action resources
What To Do in Lexington, KY
Report a Sighting
Every sighting in Lexington, KY maps the invasion front. Report directly to Kentucky Department 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 KY State Guide
County-level data, quarantine zones, treatment guides, and agency resources for the entire state.
See the full KY guide →Community intelligence
Live Sighting Map
See where SLF has been spotted near you in Lexington, KY. Add your own sighting to help map the front.
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