Presented in association with the Invasive Species Centre, this OMAFRA workshop will provide training on key information and tools to identify and report spotted lanternfly and its preferred plant host, tree-of-heaven, an invasive plant that is widespread throughout southern Ontario.

Participants will gain:

-  an understanding of what makes a species invasive,

-  knowledge of the impacts of spotted lanternfly and the importance of prevention, early detection and rapid response,

-  knowledge of basic spotted lanternfly biology and life cycle, and pathways of spread,

-  tips and tools to identify and report spotted lanternfly and tree-of-heaven, and

-  updates on current monitoring efforts in Ontario.

To register, click https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/spotted-lanternfly-workshop-tickets-432169660087

 

Date: Monday, October 17, 2022
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Pelee Island Winery, 455 Seacliff Drive Kingsville

Visit ONfruit for more details and to register!

View the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s Instagram post for pro tips to spot and report the Spotted Lanternfly: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiQHsw1AcHM/
 

Source:  Grape Growers of Ontario October 7, 2022 newsletter