Tree Committee Asks for Your Help!

STATE-WIDE ALERT: Spotted Lanternfly
spotted lanternfly

The Spotted Lanternfly is extremely damaging to many species of trees and has recently been found in 2 locations in Massachusetts. 

We MUST stop its spread into our state by early intervention.  

Please help by learning to recognize this noxious pest and its egg masses and report any sitings promptly. 

All you need to know from the MA Dep't of Ag Resources can be found by clicking here

Adult Spotted Lanternfly (top),

immature form (center), and

fresh and weathered egg masses (bottom)

 - West Newbury Tree Committee