Spotted Lanternfly The Spotted Lanternfly was first spotted in Pennsylvania in 2014. The lack of natural predators and its ability to lay multiple egg masses has allowed its population to explode dramatically, threatening $18 billion of agriculture in Pennsylvania alone. The Spotted Lanternfly continues to spread across the US and the following articles describe it's devastation to agriculture: IN THE NEWS: USDA models potential spread of the Spotted Lanternfly https://www.ars.usda.gov/news-events/news/research-news/2019/scientists-release-first-map-of-areas-suitable-for-spotted-lanternflys-establishment-in-us-and-world/ Spread across the US https://entomologytoday.org/2019/10/03/invasive-spotted-lanternfly-large-potential-range-united-states-beyond/ ALERTS FROM ACROSS THE US: Connecticut https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/destructive-spotted-lanternfly-spotted-in-connecticut/1884293/ Virginia https://wamu.org/story/19/05/29/virginia-quarantine-targets-dreaded-pest-the-spotted-lanternfly/ New Jersey https://www.nj.com/news/2019/09/spotted-lanternfly-tree-killer-has-been-found-in-8th-nj-county.html Maryland https://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2019/10/28/spotted-lanternfly-quarantine-in-cecil-harford-counties/?fbclid=IwAR0TQL87J7AD1ri0fysjKQpfLCiECNdbp1Wcbj_CXKLYdw9EK-hWSmMWzlI#.XbczLJPLjxJ.facebook CONCERNS: Sticky bands catch birds and squirrels https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/berks/reports-lanternfly-sticky-bands-catching-birds-squirrels/article_a7bf6abe-a093-5870-9eed-90bf905efbbe.html Bucks County winemakers fearful of Spotted Lanternfly https://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/news/20191011/extremely-terrified-wineries-in-bucks-facing-threat-from-spotted-lanternfly GUIDELINES: Penn State Extension Management Guidelines https://extension.psu.edu/spotted-lanternfly Our Solution Spotted Lanternfly Tree Barrier Strip 4 SIGMA Innovation's latest production-ready product is the patent-pending Spotted Lanternfly Tree Barrier Strip. The Spotted Lanternfly Barrier Strip is an innovative design that keeps Lanternflies from climbing upward beyond the point of application. The barrier strip is 12 ft long, enough for 2 to 4 mature trees, and comes with an absorbent wick. The wick provides a source for plant-based oil (not provided) that enhances the effectiveness of the barrier strip by affecting the Lanternfly's tarsal claws and its ability to climb. We recommend plant-based oil from the EPA's Minimum Risk Pesticide list such as Soybean oil or from the EPA's Biopesticide list such as Canola oil. Our Barrier Strip is best used on isolated trees that Lanternflies climb to launch themselves toward more distant areas, trees that are susceptible to heavy feeding (Birch, Maple, Willow, and the Tree of Heaven) and trees with many egg masses from the previous season as they will likely be targeted again. The Spotted Lanternfly Barrier Strip is most effective against mid-to-late instars through fully developed adults because they are mobile and frequently approach their targeted tree from the shaded ground under the tree canopy. Find out more on Indiegogo and follow us on Facebook for product development and availability alerts. Or Contact Us. Indiegogo https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/spotted-lanternfly-tree-collar/coming_soon Facebook https://www.facebook.com/slftreecollar/ Contact us http://4sigmallc.com/home.htm#contact">Contact Us.

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