The Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) Program is seeking qualified contractors to assist with tree of heaven (TOH) management and insecticide treatments to control spotted lanternflies.
Contractors must:
- be competent with TOH identification, including differentiating this tree from other similar-looking species.
- be proficient in tree risk assessment, technical tree removal, and herbicide application methodologies including hack-and-squirt, foliar application to saplings and treatment of cut stumps.
- possess the appropriate experience and equipment to perform technical tree removals.
- hold a Pennsylvania Pesticide Applicators license, categories 6 and 10.
- own or have access to pesticide and herbicide chemicals, the equipment to apply them and the ability to safely store them.
Follow the two-step PA Supplier registration process:
- Become a Registered PA Supplier- Follow the How to Register as a Procurement Supplier document to obtain a 6 digit PA Supplier Vendor number. If you already have a number, skip to Step 2.
- Register in our JAGGAER portal and complete the qualification process. Follow the JAGGAER ITQ Registration guide.
Once you have created a JAGGAER account, you can qualify for the SLF commodity code in JAGGAER.
- Follow the Pre-Qualification of ITQ Suppliers guide.
- Select Commodity Code 70110000-ITQ- 224 - Description: Invasive Plant Pest Management & Mitigation Services - SLF Management/Mitigation.
- After selecting this Commodity Code and Saving your changes, answer the question: "Did you select any additional Commodity Codes?" as "Yes" and Save Changes.
- The ITQ Pre-Qualifications Section and ITQ Terms & Conditions will open on the left side of the page.
- Complete the Forms under Pre-Qualifications and upload them back to this section and Save.
- Complete the Terms & Conditions by checking the box if you agree and Save for the final time.