Ohio Statewide Spotted lanternfly Quarantine
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Feb 17, 2026 · Last updated Feb 18, 2026
The statewide quarantine in United States===Ohio for the Spotted lanternfly is expected to negatively impact the agricultural industry, particularly the grape and wine sectors, due to increased inspection requirements and potential crop damage. This regulatory action aims to mitigate further economic losses caused by the invasive pest.
The United States===Ohio Department of Agriculture has issued a statewide quarantine for the invasive Spotted lanternfly, effective February 17. This expands previous restrictions that covered 18 counties. Under the quarantine, products such as trees and nursery stock cannot be moved out of United States===Ohio without a compliance agreement, permit, or inspection certificate. Producers must have their stock inspected, and each load must be accompanied by a certificate confirming it is free of the Spotted lanternfly. The Spotted lanternfly, native to Asia, is a pest to grapes, hops, and apples, posing a significant threat to United States===Ohio's $6 billion grape and wine industry. The United States===Ohio Department of Agriculture is no longer asking residents to report sightings but provides treatment recommendations.
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