Spotted Lanternfly inTrenton, NJSPOTTED LANTERNFLY GUIDE
Trenton sits on the Delaware River — a major SLF spread corridor connecting Pennsylvania to New Jersey. All 21 NJ counties confirmed SLF establishment by 2025. The canal towpath and state capital parks are active hotspots.
Where it's showing up
Key Neighborhoods
Highest activity zones
SLF Hotspots
Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park
Active zone
Stacy Park
Active zone
Capital Complex grounds
Active zone
Suburban Mercer County neighborhoods
Active zone
Primary SLF food source
Tree of Heaven in Trenton, NJ
Tree of Heaven lines the Delaware & Raritan Canal towpath and Mercer County stream corridors, creating prime SLF habitat throughout central Jersey. The Delaware River crossing has been a key vector for spread from heavily infested PA counties.
Identify Tree of Heaven →Local action resources
What To Do in Trenton, NJ
Report a Sighting
Every sighting in Trenton, 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 Trenton, NJ. Add your own sighting to help map the front.
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