Spotted Lanternfly inBradford County, PASPOTTED LANTERNFLY GUIDE
Bradford County, located in Pennsylvania's northern tier along the New York border, confirmed spotted lanternfly in 2024 as populations continue their northward expansion through the Susquehanna watershed. The county's mix of agricultural land, timber operations, and small river towns creates multiple exposure pathways for SLF spread. Sayre and Athens, situated along the Chemung River near the New York state line, are key border-zone monitoring sites.
Pennsylvania is under a statewide spotted lanternfly quarantine. Moving plants, outdoor items, or vehicles out of quarantined counties requires inspection.
Highest activity zones
SLF Hotspots in Bradford County, PA
Towanda Borough
Active zone
Sayre
Active zone
Athens
Active zone
Troy
Active zone
Wyalusing
Active zone
Primary SLF food source
Tree of Heaven in Bradford County, PA
Tree of Heaven is present throughout Bradford County's river valleys and roadsides, particularly along the North Branch Susquehanna and Chemung River corridors near Towanda and Sayre. Ailanthus colonization along Routes 220 and 6 has created dispersal corridors into this agricultural landscape, with timber industry vehicle movement posing an additional vector risk across county lines.
Identify Tree of Heaven →Local action resources
What To Do in Bradford County, PA
Report a Sighting
Every sighting in Bradford County, PA maps the invasion front. Report directly to PA 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
Full PA State Guide
County-level data, quarantine zones, treatment guides, and agency resources for the entire state.
See the full PA guide →Community intelligence
Live Sighting Map
See where SLF has been spotted near you in Bradford County, PA. Add your own sighting to help map the front.
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