Spotted Lanternfly inAnoka County, MNSPOTTED LANTERNFLY GUIDE
Anoka County anchors the northeastern Twin Cities metro, stretching from Columbia Heights at the Minneapolis city limit to the Rum River corridor near Anoka. As spotted lanternfly advances westward from Illinois and Wisconsin, Anoka County's dense suburban landscape and major freight arteries make it a high-priority watch zone designated in 2025. U.S. Highway 10 and I-35W pass through the county, linking it directly to the Chicago-Minneapolis freight lane that has been the primary vector for SLF spread across the upper Midwest. Blaine and Coon Rapids host large retail and warehouse operations that receive regular deliveries from SLF-infested states. The Rum River and Mississippi River corridors provide natural riparian pathways where Tree of Heaven and other host plants could support spotted lanternfly colonization once introduced.
Highest activity zones
SLF Hotspots in Anoka County, MN
Blaine
Active zone
Coon Rapids
Active zone
Anoka
Active zone
Andover
Active zone
Columbia Heights
Active zone
Primary SLF food source
Tree of Heaven in Anoka County, MN
Anoka County's Mississippi River corridor and Rum River floodplain support Tree of Heaven in disturbed riparian habitats along the northeastern metro fringe. U.S. 10 and I-35W interchange areas carry Ailanthus in highway margins connecting this county to Chicago-Minneapolis freight routes. BNSF and Union Pacific rail lines passing through the southern part of the county provide SLF dispersal corridors from the Illinois rail network into the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
Identify Tree of Heaven →Local action resources
What To Do in Anoka County, MN
Report a Sighting
Every sighting in Anoka County, MN maps the invasion front. Report directly to Minnesota Dept 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
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Live Sighting Map
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