What we actually treat
The honest truth: there is no magic spray that eliminates spotted lanternflies from your property — they fly in from anywhere within a quarter mile. What we CAN do:
- Treat Tree-of-Heaven on your property with a systemic injection — this kills the host plant they prefer to feed on
- Perimeter spray that knocks down lanternflies contacting treated surfaces (decks, fences, exterior siding)
- Treat the secondary pest problem — yellow jackets, paper wasps, and pavement ants that swarm the sugary honeydew lanternflies leave behind. This is often what homeowners actually want.
- Egg mass scraping in winter for any visible masses on tree bark or outdoor furniture
What costs what
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Single perimeter treatment | $150–$300 |
| Tree-of-Heaven systemic injection (per tree) | $75–$150 |
| Bundle (perimeter + Tree-of-Heaven) | $250–$450 |
| Wasp/yellow jacket secondary treatment | $125–$250 |
| Quarterly add-on (existing customers) | $40–$80 per visit |
What you can do yourself
- Stomp adults. It won't make a population dent but it reduces what's in your yard.
- Scrape egg masses in winter. They look like dried-mud splatter, mostly on tree bark.
- Don't waste money on bug zappers — lanternflies don't respond to UV light
- Be careful with sticky bands — they catch birds and beneficial insects. Use a wire mesh cover if you must.
- Cut down Tree-of-Heaven on your property if it's small enough — it's invasive and lanternflies' #1 host
What we won't promise
We won't tell you we can keep your property "lanternfly-free." Anyone who promises that is either ignorant or dishonest. We CAN reduce honeydew problems, knock down adult populations on your treated surfaces, and handle the wasp infestations that follow.