Spotted Lanternfly Nymphs Return; DEP Urges Pesticide-Free Control

Spotted Lanternfly nymphs have returned to Montgomery County for a second season. The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) advises residents to avoid pesticides, which can harm pollinators and natural predators, and instead recommends manual removal methods such as squashing, vacuuming, or trapping. Natural predators including spiders, praying mantids, and birds are also cited as effective control agents.