How to Kill Lanternflies?

Squash them with a shoe, glove, or paper towel

Vacuum them up and empty the vacuum bag or canister into a sealed bag

Spray them directly with soapy water

Use sticky traps on tree trunks or poles

Scrape off and destroy egg masses

Seal collected insects in a bag and freeze or dispose of them

Report large infestations to your local agricultural or extension office

Remove tree-of-heaven and other host plants if possible

Check vehicles, outdoor furniture, and firewood for hitchhiking insects before moving them

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