Faculty

Kelli Hoover

Professor of Entomology

501 ASI
University Park, PA

Email kxh25@psu.edu
Phone 814-863-6369

Overview

Invasive species of forest insects; plant-insect-entomopathogen interactions; impacts of plants on pathogenesis; biological control of hemlock woolly adelgid

Centers & Institutes

Entomologists in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences examined the potential for birds to feed on spotted lanternflies. Credit: Anne Johnson / Penn State. Creative Commons

October 27, 2025

Spotted lanternfly may use ‘toxic shield’ to fend off bird predators

A study conducted by Penn State entomologists evaluated the effectiveness of various insects in potentially controlling spotted lanternfly populations. Credit: Contributed photo. All Rights Reserved.

March 17, 2025

Natural insect predators may serve as allies in spotted lanternfly battle

August 20, 2024

Spotted Lanternfly Returns

August 18, 2024

NY's invasive lanternflies are coating the region with sweet, destructive poop

March 05, 2024

Squashing lantern flies isn’t enough. Here’s how to kill them.

October 06, 2023

Spotted lanternflies are still a pest but the smoky honey they help make could be good for you

September 20, 2023

Spotted Lanternflies Innocent???

September 10, 2023

Long-term spotted lanternfly study shows limited impact on hardwoods

September 09, 2023

Can you eat a spotted lanternfly?

September 07, 2023

PSU study reveals impact of invasive spotted lanternflies on trees, environment

September 06, 2023

Smashing lanternflies and smashing myths: Study finds they may not be as harmful as once thought

New long-term research led by Penn State has revealed that hardwood trees, such as maple, willow and birch, may be less vulnerable to spotted lanternflies than initially thought. Credit: Brian Walsh, Penn State. All Rights Reserved.

September 05, 2023

Invasive spotted lanternfly may not damage hardwood trees as previously thought

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