The Probability of Spotted Lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae), Escape Differs Among Life Stages and Between Two Trapping Techniques Commonly Used By Landowners, Sticky Bands and Duct Tape.

The invasive Lycorma delicatula (White) was first identified in Pennsylvania, U.S.A. 2014, and has since increased its range to several Eastern states. pose a serious threat many native species, including hardwoods grapes, land owners are continually seeking effective traps control populations. Both commercially-produced Web-Cote brand sticky bands less expensive duct tape often used by trap L. delicatula. However, the probability of escape from these adhesives not been formally assessed, almost certainly differs as function life stage type adhesive used. purpose this work determine if effect (Web-Cote vs. tape) on based stage. Additionally, we wanted know how among stages when individuals were exposed each type, separately. In all stages, greater than bands, indicating that more tool population control. trials using only low second (21.1%), third (32.6%), fourth (38.5%) instars relative adults (84.1%). tape, remained high with approximately 72% 100% escaping. Recent studies indicate alternate trapping techniques, circle trunk traps, even at capturing though they costlier. We propose hybrid approach which utilizes relatively inexpensive early season, fewer, later season.