Science Saturday Spotlights Spotted Lanternfly

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Kelleys Island State Park Campground and Kelleys Island Field Station host Science Saturdays. Last Saturday, July 30th, 2022, the topic was Spotted Lanternfly.

 

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Campers,

 

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residents,

 

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and visitors

 

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had an opportunity to learn about Spotted Lanternfly,

 

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infestations present in Ohio, host plants of the invasive pest

 

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and its potential impact on grape vines.

 

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See attached video:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQBL7btoAsU

 

 

This was a collaborative effort with The Ohio State University, Erie County extension educator Thomas deHaas,

 

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The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Ohio State Parks and Watercraft, and Chris Ashley, Kelleys Island State Park Manager, and The Kelleys Island Field Station of the Kelleys Island School, Jackie Taylor.

 

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As always, keep an eye out for Spotted Lanternfly. Download the GLEDN ap today. Watch the brief video to follow step by step instructions:

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PT9lik8X-Fs

 

 

 

Happy scouting!