Spotted Lanternfly Egg Masses

• •Grayish-brown, mud-like smear roughly 1–2 inches long on tree bark, stone, fences, or outdoor furniture.
• •Looks like a smear of putty or chewing gum; may crack and weather over winter.
• •Found on smooth surfaces: trunks, lawn furniture, vehicles, firewood, rocks.

Egg masses are the main way the insect travels long distances — laid on vehicles and goods shipped out of quarantine zones.

• •Scrape the mass into a sealed bag with alcohol or hand sanitizer, then dispose.
• •Follow the illustrated Scrape Tool Guide for safe removal.
• •Report every mass you destroy so eradication effort can be tracked.

• •Inspect your property each fall through winter.
• •Check vehicles, trailers, and campers stored outdoors.
• •Scrape before spring hatch — once hatched, switch to nymph/adult reporting.