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Spotted Lanternfly Expert Q&A Panel: Register Now

Posted on November 3, 2026 by Cassie Russell

Register today for this virtual event!Date: Tuesday, November 10Time: 10:00 AM (ET) Hosted by the Invasive Species Centre, this webinar will cover the current status of Spotted Lanternfly in Canada and what lies ahead. A panel of experts from the … Continue reading →

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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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Windsor area: this workshop is for you!

Posted on July 10, 2026 by Cassie Russell

Learn about Spotted Lanternfly at one of two workshops hosted by the Invasive Species Centre on Wednesday, July 22 Recent sightings of spotted lanternfly in Essex County emphasize the importance of a shared effort to be aware of this invasive … Continue reading →

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Windsor Area: Free Spotted Lanternfly Workshops

Posted on October 30, 2025 by Cassie Russell

Are you in the Windsor area? If so, this is for you! With numerous recent sightings of Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), especially in the Southwestern area of Ontario, the Invasive Species Centre is hosting free workshops in Windsor on November 17th, … Continue reading →

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Be on the lookout: Spotted Lanternfly are on the move

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Cassie Russell

While the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) is still NOT established in Canada yet, there have been numerous interceptions and unverified sightings over last couple years, with many being in the months of August and September. At this time of year in … Continue reading →

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Recent Spotted Lanternfly Sightings in Ontario

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Cassie Russell

Many of you may have heard rumblings or seen posts on social media about spotted lanternfly (SLF) being sighted in Ontario recently. There have been NO detections of SLF in Canada. A detection is defined as a live spotted lanternfly … Continue reading →

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Don’t give a free ride to the Spotted Lanternfly

Posted on June 20, 2023 by Cassie Russell

Authored by Hannah Fraser, Wendy McFadden-Smith, Cassie Russell, and Denise Beaton, OMAFRA Spotted lanternfly (SLF), Lycorma delicatula, is an invasive sap-feeding planthopper native to Asia.  First identified in Pennsylvania in 2014, it has spread to at least 14 states.  While live … Continue reading →

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