<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[SLF Site]]></title><description><![CDATA[SLF Site]]></description><link>https://www.guardthegrapes.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:25:28 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.guardthegrapes.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Which Areas Are Affected by Spotted Lanternfly?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Up-to-date information on which states in the United States are affected by Spotted Lanternfly]]></description><link>https://www.guardthegrapes.org/post/which-areas-are-affected-by-spotted-lanternfly</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a763eba7e238b0b8ade50bc</guid><category><![CDATA[Frequently Asked Questions]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:44:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_79130ddcd1ec41a18373b9c9ee310b07~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Allison Byrd</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Spotted Lanternfly Visits the Tasting Room: How Wine Consumers Feel About SLF Biological Controls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spotted Lanternfly isn't just a concern for grape growers. New research reveals how wine consumers view different SLF control methods and what influences their support for biological, non-chemical solutions. The findings offer valuable insights for vineyards, wineries, and tasting room staff navigating questions about invasive species management.]]></description><link>https://www.guardthegrapes.org/post/when-spotted-lanternfly-visits-the-tasting-room-how-wine-consumers-feel-about-biological-control-me</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a466e45cf7a7df09d17ac56</guid><category><![CDATA[Wine Drinker Resources]]></category><category><![CDATA[Tasting Room Staff Resources]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:12:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_11b3a06bc089465aa88c2437f7e911c5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Allison Byrd</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Are We Managing Spotted Lanternfly?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spotted Lanternfly: An Invasive Pest in the Eastern U.S. Spotted Lanternfly, or Lycorma delicatula, first appeared in North America in 2014, when the winged planthopper (not technically a fly) was identified in southeastern Pennsylvania. As an invasive species, Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) entered a habitat where it had no natural predators and began wreaking havoc. Northeastern U.S. residents have begun to recognize swarms of adult SLF in their communities or become familiar with gray SLF egg...]]></description><link>https://www.guardthegrapes.org/post/what-are-we-controlling-spotted-lanternfly</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69387f54648729fef5252e72</guid><category><![CDATA[Frequently Asked Questions]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 20:00:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_ed9b6b2a9de04a1393e0a1bd5c02e098~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Allison Byrd</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>