Spotted Lanternfly inScott County, MNSPOTTED LANTERNFLY GUIDE
Scott County is a fast-growing suburban county on the southwestern edge of the Twin Cities metro, positioned along the Minnesota River Valley — one of the most ecologically significant corridors in the Upper Midwest and a natural pathway for species dispersal from the southeast. Designated a watch zone in 2025, Scott County lies along U.S. Highway 169 and the I-35 freight corridor that connects the Twin Cities to Kansas City and the broader Midwest distribution network. Shakopee's industrial parks and distribution centers receive high-volume freight from SLF-infested states, while the Minnesota River floodplain provides dense riparian vegetation favorable to spotted lanternfly host plants. As SLF advances westward through Illinois and Wisconsin, Scott County's river corridor and suburban-industrial landscape represent one of Minnesota's highest-risk introduction zones.
Highest activity zones
SLF Hotspots in Scott County, MN
Shakopee
Active zone
Prior Lake
Active zone
Savage
Active zone
Jordan
Active zone
Belle Plaine
Active zone
Primary SLF food source
Tree of Heaven in Scott County, MN
The Minnesota River Valley through Shakopee, Savage, and Jordan supports riparian woodland with Tree of Heaven in disturbed margins along the floodplain. U.S. Highway 169 and connecting local routes carry freight from distribution hubs with heavy Ailanthus in highway-margin habitats. BNSF rail lines running through the Minnesota River Valley from Chicago provide direct dispersal pathways for SLF introduced through rail cargo into the Shakopee industrial corridor.
Identify Tree of Heaven →Local action resources
What To Do in Scott County, MN
Report a Sighting
Every sighting in Scott 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
Full MN State Guide
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Live Sighting Map
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