Spotted Lanternfly inHennepin County, MNSPOTTED LANTERNFLY GUIDE
Hennepin County — home to Minneapolis and the most populous county in Minnesota — is under active watch as spotted lanternfly continues its northwestward expansion across the Great Lakes region. The Mississippi River corridor running through the heart of Minneapolis represents the most likely initial entry pathway, as SLF has historically tracked major waterways during its spread. Interstate freight arriving via I-35W, I-94, and I-494 from infested states further elevates risk. The Minnesota Dept of Agriculture has placed Hennepin County in a proactive watch zone for 2025, encouraging residents across Minneapolis South Side, Richfield, Bloomington, Eden Prairie, and Plymouth to inspect vehicles, outdoor furniture, and plants for egg masses and live insects before any movement.
Highest activity zones
SLF Hotspots in Hennepin County, MN
Minneapolis South Side
Active zone
Richfield
Active zone
Bloomington
Active zone
Eden Prairie
Active zone
Plymouth
Active zone
Primary SLF food source
Tree of Heaven in Hennepin County, MN
Tree of Heaven is less established in Minnesota than in heavily infested eastern states, but it is present along railroad corridors, Mississippi River banks, and urban disturbed lots throughout Hennepin County. Isolated stands have been documented in Minneapolis industrial areas and along rail right-of-ways. MDA is actively monitoring and mapping ToH locations to support early SLF detection efforts.
Identify Tree of Heaven →Local action resources
What To Do in Hennepin County, MN
Report a Sighting
Every sighting in Hennepin County, MN maps the invasion front. Report directly to Minnesota Dept of Agriculture (MDA).
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 MN State Guide
County-level data, quarantine zones, treatment guides, and agency resources for the entire state.
See the full MN guide →Community intelligence
Live Sighting Map
See where SLF has been spotted near you in Hennepin County, MN. Add your own sighting to help map the front.
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