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SLF Update: Regulated area announced by CFIA

Posted on October 30, 2026 by Cassie Russell

In October, an “established population” of Spotted Lanternfly was declared in Essex County, meaning that the insect is now present and reproducing in the environment, confirmed through official CFIA surveys. On October 23, 2026, the CFIA announced a regulated area … Continue reading →

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SLF update: more detections and busting some myths

Posted on October 14, 2026 by Cassie Russell

The CFIA has updated its Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) observations page with a listed 23 detections in Ontario, all in Windsor/Essex County and confirmed an established population in Essex County. Details can be found on the SLF observations in Canada page. … Continue reading →

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Pest Alert: Confirmed detection of Spotted Lanternfly in Windsor, Ontario

Posted on September 21, 2026 by Cassie Russell

Over the past few weeks, there have been a number of reported sightings and interceptions of the invasive Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), many along the Windsor/Detroit border in Ontario. On September 15, 2026, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed the … Continue reading →

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