Spotted Lanternfly inNewark, NJSPOTTED LANTERNFLY GUIDE
Newark confirmed SLF in 2019 — Essex County was among the first NJ counties confirmed. NJ Transit and Port Newark are major spread vectors connecting Newark to the broader region. The dense urban tree canopy in the Ironbound District and airport proximity (EWR) raise concerns about further dispersal.
Where it's showing up
Key Neighborhoods
Highest activity zones
SLF Hotspots
Branch Brook Park (nation's largest cherry blossom park — also has ToH)
Active zone
Weequahic Park
Active zone
Port Newark industrial zone
Active zone
Penn Station rail hub
Active zone
Primary SLF food source
Tree of Heaven in Newark, NJ
Tree of Heaven is well established in Newark's urban lots, rail margins, and the Ironbound District. Branch Brook Park — the nation's largest cherry blossom park — also harbors ToH, creating a major SLF food source in the heart of the city.
Identify Tree of Heaven →Local action resources
What To Do in Newark, NJ
Report a Sighting
Every sighting in Newark, NJ maps the invasion front. Report directly to NJ 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 NJ State Guide
County-level data, quarantine zones, treatment guides, and agency resources for the entire state.
See the full NJ guide →Community intelligence
Live Sighting Map
See where SLF has been spotted near you in Newark, NJ. Add your own sighting to help map the front.
Open the Map →Free weekly fight briefing
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