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Active Spread β€” Confirmed 2021

Spotted Lanternfly inVineland, NJSPOTTED LANTERNFLY GUIDE

Confirmed
2021
Population Served
61,000
Status
Active Spread

Cumberland County confirmed SLF in 2021, and Vineland β€” the largest city in New Jersey by land area and a major agricultural center β€” sits at the leading edge of SLF's southward expansion into South Jersey. Known as New Jersey's blueberry and poultry capital, Vineland's agricultural economy faces direct SLF pressure as populations build in Cumberland County. Route 55 is the primary southern spread corridor bringing SLF pressure from confirmed northern counties. Vineland's historic train station and the Route 40 corridor concentrate vehicle traffic that accelerates SLF dispersal through this expansive municipality. The Maurice River corridor provides natural Tree of Heaven habitat connecting Vineland to the broader South Jersey agricultural landscape.

Where it's showing up

Key Neighborhoods

Agricultural corridor south of Route 40Vineland downtown historic areaRoute 55 southern corridorLandis Avenue commercial stripSouth Jersey blueberry and poultry farm district

Highest activity zones

SLF Hotspots

1

Agricultural field margins (blueberry farms, poultry operations)

Active zone

2

Route 55 highway corridor

Active zone

3

Vineland train station area

Active zone

4

Landis Avenue commercial strip

Active zone

5

Maurice River corridor

Active zone

Primary SLF food source

Tree of Heaven in Vineland, NJ

Tree of Heaven is established along Route 55 highway margins, the Maurice River corridor, and disturbed field edges throughout Vineland's vast agricultural district β€” providing stepping-stone habitat as SLF continues its southward spread through Cumberland County. Agricultural field margins adjacent to blueberry farms and poultry operations are priority monitoring zones given the direct economic risk SLF poses to Vineland's core industries. The Vineland train station area and Landis Avenue commercial corridor add vehicle-traffic-based spread vectors connecting this large South Jersey city to the broader regional infestation.

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Local action resources

What To Do in Vineland, NJ

Report a Sighting

Every sighting in Vineland, NJ maps the invasion front. Report directly to NJ Department of Agriculture.

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.

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Statewide resources

Full NJ State Guide

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

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Community intelligence

Live Sighting Map

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

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