Spotted Lanternfly Trap Workshop, Milan
Public Welcome Registration Required Free Event Program/Speaker Presentation Hands-On/How-To Workshop
Join MSU Extension Educator Lindsey Kerr and Washtenaw County Conservation District Community Forester Matt DeJonge at Milan's Wilson Park for a hands-on workshop about the invasive spotted lanternfly and learn how you can help protect Michigan’s trees and landscapes. Together, we'll how to identify spotted lanternfly (SLF), understand its life cycle, and discover why this invasive insect is a growing concern.
Participants will see a demonstration of a simple and effective "lampshade trap" that can be installed on trees to help monitor and manage SLF populations. You'll also learn how to recognize and remove egg masses and take practical steps to help slow the spread of this invasive pest in your community.