Spotted Lanternfly inYork County, VASPOTTED LANTERNFLY GUIDE
York County anchors the northern end of the Hampton Roads region and the Colonial Williamsburg tourism corridor. Confirmed in 2023, spotted lanternfly has established in this historically and ecologically significant landscape, where the York River, Colonial Parkway, and dense residential communities of Grafton and Tabb converge. SLF spread in York County is closely tied to vehicle and tourism traffic along I-64 and the Colonial Parkway, making early detection particularly challenging in a county that draws millions of visitors annually.
Highest activity zones
SLF Hotspots in York County, VA
Yorktown
Active zone
Grafton
Active zone
Tabb
Active zone
Poquoson border
Active zone
Colonial Parkway corridor
Active zone
Primary SLF food source
Tree of Heaven in York County, VA
Tree of Heaven is present along Colonial Parkway edges, York River banks, and I-64 median strips throughout York County. These Ailanthus populations along high-traffic tourism and commuter corridors facilitate SLF dispersal into adjacent natural areas and residential communities.
Identify Tree of Heaven →Local action resources
What To Do in York County, VA
Report a Sighting
Every sighting in York County, VA maps the invasion front. Report directly to Virginia DCR.
Report Now →Squish on Sight
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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
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