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The NJ State Agricultural Department has confirmed Spotted Lanternfly populations in Passaic County, with the majority of NJ counties now having reported populations. Originally from China and southern Asia, it is considered an invasive species that can spread long distances through infested items. Since being discovered in PA in 2014 it has spread to much of the Northeast. If US spread continues, the pest could become a threat to grape, orchard and logging industries.
The NJ state agricultural department advises NJ residents to:
Passaic County is not currently on the state's quarantine list, to see the full list click here.