PRESS &MEDIA
Journalists, researchers, and content creators — here's everything you need to cover the spotted lanternfly crisis.
press@lanternflywatch.comStory angles
Pre-Packaged Pitches
Each angle comes with data, visuals, and a quote on request. Email press@lanternflywatch.com to request supporting material.
"The bug that's already in your backyard"
SLF confirmed in 20+ states. Your readers almost certainly have SLF nearby. We can provide county-level confirmation data and a quote.
"How citizen science is fighting the invasion"
Our community has logged thousands of sightings. Real data from real people. We have maps, trends, and member stories.
"The wine, hops, and orchard industry under siege"
$50B+ in US agricultural exposure. Grape, hop, and stone fruit growers are on the front lines. We can connect you with affected growers.
"Tree of Heaven: the invasive that's feeding the invasion"
Ailanthus altissima is everywhere in American cities and it's SLF's primary host. The story of two invasives compounding each other.
Fast facts
Numbers You Can Use
states with confirmed SLF populations
annual agricultural exposure
year of first US detection (Berks County, PA)
eggs per egg mass
generation per year (egg masses persist all winter)
host plant species affected
Who we are
About Lanternfly Watch
Lanternfly Watch is an independent civic platform built to connect citizens with the tools and information they need to fight the spotted lanternfly invasion. We track community sightings, provide GDD-based season forecasts, and publish state-by-state impact guides. We are not affiliated with any government agency.
Expert contacts
Resources That Have Spoken to Media
These are independent organizations and researchers — not affiliated with Lanternfly Watch — who have expertise in SLF and a track record of media engagement.
Get in touch
Covering SLF?
We'd Love to Help.
We respond to media inquiries within 24 hours during the active season (April–November). We can provide data, quotes, maps, and connections to affected growers or community members.
press@lanternflywatch.com