State confirms spotted lanternfly infestation in Princeton

The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, known as MassDAR, told the Town of Princeton in October that it has confirmed an infestation of the invasive spotted lanternfly within town limits.

In response, Princeton's Environmental Action Committee issued a Green News Alert on Oct. 28 to inform residents about the insect. The alert describes what the spotted lanternfly looks like at its various life stages, explains why the insect is considered a problem, and offers guidance on what to do when residents spot one and how they can help manage the infestation.

The spotted lanternfly is an invasive species that has spread through parts of the northeastern United States and can damage certain plants and trees.

Source: Town of Princeton announcement, October 28, 2026.

Checked against the record: before publication this article was automatically compared with the original announcement.