Massachusetts Introduced Pests Outreach Blog

We’ve heard from the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources’ spotted lanternfly Survey Crew that spotted lanternflies have started laying eggs in Massachusetts. Help slow the spread of this invasive insect by looking for and reporting any SLF egg masses or adults you find. Here’s what to do: Want to do more to slow the spread […]

The Massachusetts Prohibited Plant List has been updated as of September 2024 to add two additional invasive plants: There will be a phase-out period for these newly listed species, so that Massachusetts nurseries and agents can sell off existing stock that was received or propagated before September 19, 2024. The schedule for this phase-out is […]