Spotted Lanternfly inPoughkeepsie, NYSPOTTED LANTERNFLY GUIDE
Dutchess County confirmed SLF in 2021. Poughkeepsie sits at the center of Hudson Valley wine country — Millbrook Winery, Clinton Vineyards, and the broader Mid-Hudson wine trail face significant SLF pressure as populations build. Metro-North's Hudson Line is a major spread vector moving SLF between New York City and Albany. The Hudson River waterfront has heavy Tree of Heaven populations, and Vassar College campus is under active monitoring.
Where it's showing up
Key Neighborhoods
Highest activity zones
SLF Hotspots
Hudson River waterfront (heavy TOH)
Active zone
Walkway Over the Hudson
Active zone
Vassar College campus
Active zone
Dutchess Rail Trail
Active zone
Mid-Hudson area vineyards
Active zone
Primary SLF food source
Tree of Heaven in Poughkeepsie, NY
The Hudson River waterfront through Poughkeepsie has dense Tree of Heaven populations that provide prime SLF habitat along the river corridor. Metro-North Hudson Line egg mass transport is a documented spread mechanism connecting Poughkeepsie populations to the broader Hudson Valley. Hudson Valley vineyard operators — including Millbrook and Clinton Vineyards — are on high alert as SLF pressure increases in Dutchess County, threatening the region's growing wine industry.
Identify Tree of Heaven →Local action resources
What To Do in Poughkeepsie, NY
Report a Sighting
Every sighting in Poughkeepsie, NY maps the invasion front. Report directly to NY DEC.
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 NY State Guide
County-level data, quarantine zones, treatment guides, and agency resources for the entire state.
See the full NY guide →Community intelligence
Live Sighting Map
See where SLF has been spotted near you in Poughkeepsie, NY. Add your own sighting to help map the front.
Open the Map →Free weekly fight briefing
Fight SLF in Poughkeepsie, NY.
One email per week. Your zip code. Your threat level. Your action plan. Know exactly what to do this week in Poughkeepsie, NY.