Seneca County supervisors back task force to fight spotted lanternfly infestation

Aug 27, 2025

County supervisors agreed to assemble a task force that will include local growers, Finger Lakes Prism, Cornell Cooperative Extension and state agencies to respond to a growing spotted lanternfly infestation that county officials say threatens vineyards and fruit farms.

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Seneca County supervisors discussed a growing infestation of the spotted lanternfly and agreed Aug. 26 to assemble a task force of local and state partners to coordinate response and seek resources.

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