Ohio has upped its fight against the spotted lanternfly.
The Ohio Department of Agriculture has issued a statewide quarantine for the invasive insect, effective Feb. 17, 2026, the agency announced in a press release. Previously, only 18 of Ohio’s 88 counties were under a quarantine.
“The spotted lanternfly is an invasive pest that is known to cause harm to Ohio’s agricultural industry,” ODA Director Brian Baldridge said. “ODA is committed to protecting and preserving our plant life, and plant health experts are working with nurseries and wineries to reduce the negative impact of SLF.”…