Spotted Lanternfly inAlbany County, NYSPOTTED LANTERNFLY GUIDE
Albany County — home to New York's state capital and the Empire State Plaza — confirmed SLF in 2021, bringing the invasion to the political and administrative heart of New York State. The I-87 Thruway corridor is one of the most heavily traveled freight routes in the Northeast, connecting the established Hudson Valley infestation zone directly to the Capital District and beyond. The Albany Port rail freight hub moves cargo connecting downstate infested regions to the Capital District, creating ongoing freight-mediated spread risk. The Hudson River waterfront and the dense urban canopy of Washington Park and the downtown neighborhoods are primary monitoring zones as SLF populations work to establish across this historically significant city.
Highest activity zones
SLF Hotspots in Albany County, NY
Empire State Plaza (state capital complex)
Active zone
Hudson River waterfront at Albany
Active zone
Thruway I-87 corridor
Active zone
Albany Port rail freight hub
Active zone
Washington Park / downtown Albany canopy
Active zone
Primary SLF food source
Tree of Heaven in Albany County, NY
Tree of Heaven is established along the I-87 Thruway corridor and Hudson River waterfront margins in Albany County, providing primary SLF dispersal pathways from the established mid-Hudson Valley populations northward into the Capital District. The Albany Port rail freight hub perimeter and adjacent industrial margins have Ailanthus colonization that supports SLF establishment near constant high-volume freight movement. Washington Park and downtown Albany street margins are priority monitoring zones as SLF populations continue to advance through this densely populated state capital landscape.
Identify Tree of Heaven →Local action resources
What To Do in Albany County, NY
Report a Sighting
Every sighting in Albany County, NY maps the invasion front. Report directly to New York State 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
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Live Sighting Map
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