Mission & Purpose
What invasive species is the target of the "Squash the Spot" corporation?
What is the spotted lanternfly?
The spotted lanternfly is known to feed on more than this number of plant species.
What is over 70?
What is the name of the main group walk event hosted by the organization?
What is "Walk to Squash the Spot"?
This local business provides community outreach, water, and snacks to support events.
What is Weis Markets?
The 1-Year Success Metric tracks attendance and survey results to confirm increased knowledge and this key change.
What is behavior change?
What is the main slogan used by the organization?
What is "See a Spot, Squash a Spot"?
In addition to draining sap, lanternflies cause damage by creating this sticky substance that leads to mold growth.
What is honeydew?
In addition to farmers, this audience is targeted to teach early awareness and prevention strategies.
What are students and schools?
This non-profit partner helps the organization by conducting workshops and offering knowledgeable lanternfly information.
What is Penn State Extension?
The 5-Year Goal is to become a recognized environmental organization by securing this type of funding.
What is recurring grant funding?
The organization focuses its mission on protecting the communities, farms, and forests of what specific Pennsylvania county?
What is Snyder County?
The spotted lanternfly's impact has cost Pennsylvania this amount in annual economic losses, according to Penn State Extension.
What is $324 million?
The organization specifically provides training on how to identify and scrape the lanternfly in this non-mobile life stage.
What are egg masses?
The Tree Protector sponsorship level requires this donation amount and pays for workshop supplies and flyers.
What is $1,000?
The 5-Year Success Metric includes showing expansion into these adjacent areas.
What are neighboring counties?
Besides education and raising public awareness, the mission is accomplished by empowering residents to take this kind of effective action.
What is community-driven action?
The adult stage of the spotted lanternfly occurs during these months.
What are July to December?
The 1-Year Goal involves hosting 2+ educational events and reaching this minimum number of residents.
What is 100+ residents
The highest sponsorship level, the Lanternfly Defender, requires a donation of this amount or more.
What is $2,000+?
The 10-Year Goal is to achieve measurable environmental impact, like a long-term decline in this factor.
What is lanternfly presence (or sightings)?