The primary purpose of this agreement is to develop and test available insecticides for their efficacy against spotted lanternfly in commercial grape production systems

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service awarded The Ohio State University $108,161 under Cooperative Agreement AP26PPQST00C133 on July 1, 2026, to develop and test insecticides for efficacy against spotted lanternfly in commercial grape production systems, with emphasis on management strategies for sensitive-use sites and late-season interventions. The project will assess the impact of insecticides and spotted lanternfly infestations on natural enemies in vineyards, addressing preliminary evidence that spotted lanternfly may reduce predation rates and disrupt biological control services. Performance occurs in Ohio through June 30, 2027.

This project specifically focuses on management strategies suitable for sensitive-use sites and late-season interventions. Additionally, the project will examine the impact of insecticides and spotted lanternfly infestations on natural enemies commonly found in vineyards, as preliminary studies suggest that spotted lanternfly may reduce predation rates and disrupt biological control services.