The Stubborn Spotted Lanternfly To Be Subject Of Holmdel Program

HOLMDEL, NJ — Lanternflies have moved into Monmouth County and are not apt to disappear anytime soon, a Holmdel environmental group notes.

But there are methods to prevent their spread and reduce their impact on gardens and trees.

And the Citizens for Informed Land Use (CILU) is presenting a program this month offering advice.

Ann Sherwood, a Rutgers Master Gardener, will lead a family-friendly presentation about these invaders and help residents select the best management methods for their yards.

Following the presentation, there will be an opportunity to build a lanternfly trap to
take home.

Citizens for Informed Land Use is presenting this special event by the Rutgers on Saturday, Feb. 25, at 2 p.m. at the Holmdel Community Center, 6 Crawfords Corner Road.

Registration is not required for the presentation, but you must register for the lanternfly trap-making workshop. There is a $5 per trap suggested contribution to cover the cost of materials.

All contributions will be donated directly to the Rutgers Master Gardeners.

For more information or to register, email julieannroth@yahoo.com.

CILU is a nonprofit, nonpartisan 501c(4) membership organization founded in 1998 to protect open space and natural resources.

You can learn more about CILU at www.holmdel-cilu.org or visit the organization on Facebook.