To conduct a spotted lanternfly (lycorma delicatula) detection and prevention program, focusing on management and containment of new and current infestations, while prioritizing new infestations…

The Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) awarded a cooperative agreement totaling $475,000 to the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets on July 13, 2026, to conduct a Spotted Lanternfly detection and prevention program across New York State.

The recipient will execute detection surveys to document Spotted Lanternfly presence statewide, conduct delimitation surveys to prioritize treatment areas, and implement chemical treatments in grape-growing regions targeting high-risk infestations near valuable vineyard acreage. The award also funds public outreach and coordination with municipalities, government officials, regulated industries (trucking, landscaping), and affected sectors (vineyards, tourism). APHIS will conduct parallel treatments at high-risk port locations. Expected outcomes include early detection of newly infested areas, suppression of key infestations, and protection of New York's high-value grape and fruit industries, with secondary benefits to neighboring states' agricultural sectors and the general public.

Performance runs through July 12, 2027, with all work conducted in New York. No sub-recipients are specified at the time of award.

To conduct a spotted lanternfly (lycorma delicatula) detection and prevention program, focusing on management and containment of new and current infestations, while prioritizing new infestations that are in close proximity to high value grape production areas within new york state activities to be performed: NYS department of agriculture and markets (nysagm) will engage in a multiple pronged approach to the threat of spotted lanternfly. First, conducting detection surveys across new york to document presence of spotted lanternfly. Second, conducting delimitation surveys which will allow for prioritizing areas for treatments. Areas of highest risk will be targeted for chemical treatments in grape growing regions of the state, alongside treatments to be conducted by PPQ at high-risk port locations. Third, nysagm will conduct and coordinate outreach on spotted lanternfly to the public, municipalities, government officials, regulated industries (trucking to landscaping) and impacted industries (vineyards to tourism). Deliverable s and expected outcomes: early detection of newly infested areas, suppression of key infestations, and protection of high value vineyards. Intended beneficiary(IES): new york's fruit and grape industries, the agricultural industries of neighboring states, and the general public. Subrecipient activities, if known or specified at the time of award: none