Spotted lanternfly seen in Zanesville and Falls Township

October 20, 2026

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was observed four times from September 29 to October 14, 2026 in Zanesville and Falls Township.¹ This invasive planthopper feeds on tree of heaven and other trees, posing a pest risk to forest and agricultural systems in the Plateau.¹

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