Ohio Department of Agriculture Offering Grants to Combat Spotted Lanternflies

The Ohio Department of Agriculture announced a new partnership to stop an invasive pest.

According to the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Spotted Lanternflies, native to Asia, were first detected in Jefferson County, Ohio in 2020, and have since spread to additional areas across the state. SLF poses a serious threat to grapes, hops, stone fruits, and other economically significant crops. SLF primarily feeds on the tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima), and access to tree of heaven has been tied directly to its spread.

To support local efforts in reducing the spread of spotted lanternflies and tree of heaven, they are offering a limited number of grants to eligible local governments, parks systems, and non-profits.

For more information and to apply, please click here.

The deadline to apply is January 30.