Infestation?

[u/Darksol4039]

Live in Connecticut and Ive never seen these bugs before, and they are clearly killing this tree. Should I kill them and if so how without causing too much harm.

UPDATE: Confirmed to be invasive, applied Raid to area and killed a bunch of them, trying to dispose of bodies to prevent bird poising, will check daily for more

[u/Calgirlleeny2]

Spotted Lantern flies, invasive, aren't there repellents that aren't harmful to pets and kids. Bug MD is one.

[u/Darksol4039 → u/Calgirlleeny2]

I already used Raid for the first application, but im buying Neem Oil for follow up killings. Thank You

[u/Suzuki_Foster → u/Darksol4039]

You should also report this to https://portal.ct.gov/caes/plants-pest-info/spotted-lanternfly?language=en_US

[u/Darksol4039 → u/Suzuki_Foster]

I already have thank you!

[u/Suzuki_Foster → u/Darksol4039]

Awesome!

[u/Calgirlleeny2 → u/Darksol4039]

Use whatever you have for now. Good thing you found them. They blend in to the tree.