ONLINE — The spotted lanternfly has come to stay, and its numbers are likely to increase in the upcoming spring and summer months of 2024. To help community members stop the spread of this and other invasive insect and plant species, Katie Gasior, horticulture program coordinator at Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCE), will host a program on Zoom on Wednesday, January 10 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Participants will learn more about the invasive species of plants and insects causing issues in the county; how to remove them from the area; and how to prevent their spread in the future. 

Insect species to be covered include the emerald ash borer beetle and spotted lanternflies. Plant species include the Japanese knotweed perennial herb and the water chestnut.

A question-and-answer session will follow.

CCE provides equal program opportunities. The public can contact the office to request accommodations.

There is no fee, but preregistration is required to participate. Register at CCE’s website, bit.ly/3JPGPpA. The program can be joined by computer or phone. 

Learn more at www.sullivancce.org/events. 

For related questions, email sullivan@cornell.edu or call 845/292-6180.