Ability to Respond Total:19 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )
Confidence:High
Confidence Notes:Most likely introduction via artificial transportation of adults or egg masses on imported products.
Impact
Spread
Notes
Score
Spread Rate
Egg masses are laid on almost any smooth surface and are easily transported on nursery stock, shipping pallets, vehicles, and other objects. Adults capable of flight but general disperse by walking.
5
Spread Amount
Apples, birch, cherry, grapes, lilac, maple, poplar, stone fruits, and tree of heaven are among >70 species of principally woody hosts.
5
Damage
Notes
Score
Ecological
Increased insecticide usage would result to manage this pest if it established - this could threaten environmental quality. Infestations can weaken native plants and eventually kill them.
2
Agricultural
May lower crop yields and increase production costs in economically important crops such as grape, stone fruit, and nursery stock.
5
Infrastructure
Will lay Oothecae on any smooth surface.
1
Cultural
Attacks many important ornamental plants. Large aggregations may create a nuisance in urban areas. Produces significant honey dew.
3
Health
Considered poisonous to humans if consumed.
1
Benefit
Notes
Score
Ecological
0
Agricultural
0
Infrastructure
0
Cultural
0
Health
0
Total
22
Ability to Respond
Ease of Response
Notes
Score
Detection
Egg masses can be on shipped on almost any smooth surface coming from infested areas. Egg masses also known to be laid on cars and air transport.
2
Control
Chemical control reduces adult populations, but currently ineffective for long-term control, and lanternflies can quickly repopulate after sprays. Future potential for biocontrol, attractants, and repellants.
2
Tools in Place
Notes
Score
Entry
A-rated pest from CDFA. Actively looked for.
5
Control
A-rated pest from CDFA.
5
Outreach
Education and outreach materials and programs exist and are active.
