A representation of the Spotted Lanternfly during its lifecycle. A winged adult SLF is center. The insect as it appears with black and white markings after hatching during May and June is to the right. As the insect matures, it changes from black to mainly red, usually during July through September, as shown to the left. It assumes it adult, winged form in late summer, and lays its eggs in the fall, starting the cycle again. (Artwork by Juliet Linzmeier, Student Conservation Association member, Invasive Species Unit, NYS Parks)
The Finger Lakes PRISM is hosting a webinar to address titled Emergency response to Spotted Lantern Fly. Right now, Spotted lanternfly is wreaking havoc downstate and is expected to take a foothold in our region as soon as this season. Learn what SLF is, what this means to our communities, and how we can build a response plan for its imminent arrival. This program is for municipal leaders, planners, educators, and community advocates.
This program is approved for 1.5 Category 1 CFEs through SAF.
Agenda:
10am-10:30 An overview of SLF. What it is, what is does, and why we are worried
Brian Eshenaur, Sr. Extension Associate, Cornell University and NYS IPM
10:30-11:00 NYS response to SLF- where it is currently, what is being done, and how we can mitigate the impacts
Thom Allgaier, Invasive Species Coordinator, NYS Dept. of Ag and Markets
11:00-11:30 A response plan to SLF. How to mobilize your community, develop and disseminate a communication plan, and engaging your stakeholders in the region
Linda Svoboda, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County; Judy Wright, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Seneca County; and Hilary R. Mosher, Coordinator for the Finger Lakes Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management
11:30-12pm Detailed Q/A session with expert panel including Linda Rohleder, PhD, Director of Land Stewardship for the NY-NJ Trails Conference and Lower Hudson PRISM Coordinator, Mitchell O’Neill, iMapInvasives and NY Natural Heritage Program, and Hans Walter-Peterson, Viticulture Specialist for Cornell University in the Finger Lakes region of New York.
