VDACS expands Lanternfly Quarantine

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) will expand it’s Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine to include Clarke, Warren, Frederick Counties and the City of Winchester.

Quarantine means businesses that ship materials from quarantined areas will have to have a permit to ship.

VDACS has two virtual meetings on the subject set for 9 to 10 a.m. Feb. 22 and Feb. 23, 2 to 3 p.m..

Contact SpottedLanternfly@vdacs.virginia.gov for log in information.

More information is available by calling 804-920-5558.

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