Spotted Lanternfly inAugusta County, VASPOTTED LANTERNFLY GUIDE
Augusta County sits at the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, where the breadbasket of Virginia agriculture — apple orchards, vineyards, cattle farms, and row crops — faces a growing spotted lanternfly threat. Confirmed in 2024, SLF populations are establishing along the I-81 corridor and spreading into the agricultural landscapes that surround Staunton and Waynesboro. The valley's geography channels both human movement and insect dispersal, making Augusta County a critical monitoring zone for the spread of SLF deeper into Virginia's agricultural interior.
Highest activity zones
SLF Hotspots in Augusta County, VA
Staunton
Active zone
Waynesboro
Active zone
Fishersville
Active zone
Verona
Active zone
Churchville
Active zone
Primary SLF food source
Tree of Heaven in Augusta County, VA
Tree of Heaven is established along the Shenandoah River corridor, I-81 median strips, and National Forest edges throughout Augusta County. These Ailanthus populations provide stepping-stone habitat for SLF moving southward through the valley, and their proximity to orchards and vineyards creates significant agricultural risk.
Identify Tree of Heaven →Local action resources
What To Do in Augusta County, VA
Report a Sighting
Every sighting in Augusta County, VA maps the invasion front. Report directly to Virginia DCR.
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 VA State Guide
County-level data, quarantine zones, treatment guides, and agency resources for the entire state.
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Live Sighting Map
See where SLF has been spotted near you in Augusta County, VA. Add your own sighting to help map the front.
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