The Search for Medicinal Properties of Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) Honey

Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) honey—recently featured in The Washington Post—is rapidly gaining national attention among scientists, beekeepers, and apitherapists. Early collaborative research by the American Apitherapy Society, Penn State Extension, and the HONEY Pathway suggests this dark honeydew honey may contain unique biochemical, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. Discover how advanced laboratory testing, including DNA-based authentication and metabolomic profiling, is helping define the future of SLF honey research in the United States.