Spotted Lanternfly inCape May County, NJSPOTTED LANTERNFLY GUIDE
Cape May County is the southernmost county in New Jersey — confirmed for SLF in 2022, later than northern New Jersey but now facing growing pressure as populations advance south through the Shore corridor. Cape May is one of the most celebrated birding destinations in North America, home to the NJ Audubon Cape May Bird Observatory, giving the birding community a unique role in SLF monitoring here. The summer tourism economy — anchored by Wildwood, Stone Harbor, and Cape May City — drives massive seasonal visitor traffic with spread risk from vehicles arriving from established infestation zones. The Cape May-Lewes Ferry terminal represents a direct Delaware spread corridor, and Delaware Bay wineries like Willow Creek Winery face ongoing SLF agricultural risk.
Highest activity zones
SLF Hotspots in Cape May County, NJ
Cape May Point State Park
Active zone
Corson's Inlet State Park
Active zone
Delaware Bay waterfront
Active zone
Cape May-Lewes Ferry terminal (DE spread corridor)
Active zone
Wildwood beachfront corridor
Active zone
Primary SLF food source
Tree of Heaven in Cape May County, NJ
Tree of Heaven is present along Cape May County's inland road margins and disturbed sites, with populations establishing along the Garden State Parkway corridor and bay-side agricultural edges. The Cape May-Lewes Ferry terminal and its approach roads are priority monitoring zones as vehicles arriving from Delaware's established SLF zone can introduce new populations directly into the county's sensitive coastal and agricultural landscape. Delaware Bay waterfront margins and the Wildwood beachfront corridor have additional Ailanthus presence that supports SLF activity through the summer season.
Identify Tree of Heaven →Local action resources
What To Do in Cape May County, NJ
Report a Sighting
Every sighting in Cape May County, NJ maps the invasion front. Report directly to NJ Department 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 NJ State Guide
County-level data, quarantine zones, treatment guides, and agency resources for the entire state.
See the full NJ guide →Community intelligence
Live Sighting Map
See where SLF has been spotted near you in Cape May County, NJ. Add your own sighting to help map the front.
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