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Updated: March 6, 2023
Spotted Lanternfly Management for Residents
Spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is an invasive sap-feeding insect native to eastern Asia. It was first detected in Maryland in 2018.
Updated: March 1, 2023
Predatory Bugs
Predatory bugs are in the insect order Hymenoptera and use piercing-sucking mouthparts to kill their prey.
Updated: August 29, 2022
Outdoor Insects in the Home Landscape
Most of the insects in the home landscape are beneficial. Learn to identify them and attract them to the garden. Learn to identify and manage other insects that may cause problems.
Updated: March 24, 2023
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an exotic invasive insect that is a serious threat to Maryland ash trees. It has killed many millions of ash trees across the Mid-West and Eastern U.S.
Updated: March 13, 2023
Honey Bees
Honey bees are non-native bees that are used for pollination and production of honey and wax. They are social insects that live in large colonies. They will only sting to defend themselves.
Updated: March 10, 2023
Orange Aphids on Milkweed
Oleander aphids, (Aphis nerii) are little orange insects that commonly infest milkweed plants.
Updated: March 1, 2023
Yellowjackets
Yellowjackets are. social wasps capable of inflicting multiple stings.
Updated: March 1, 2023
Ticks in Maryland
There are six species of ticks found in Maryland and the majority of them are capable of transmitting diseases to people and pets. Here are resources for identifying ticks in Maryland and protecting yourself from tick bites.
Updated: March 1, 2023
Mud Daubers
Mud daubers are dark, often metallic black or blue wasps. They are not aggressive.
Updated: March 1, 2023
Controlling Mosquitoes
Prevent mosquito bites by wearing repellants and protective clothing. Eliminate standing water on your property to reduce mosquito breeding sites.
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