Identify and Manage Outdoor Insects

Flower flies are a natural predator of aphids. Flower flies are mainly nonselective pollinators, feeding on nectar and pollen from a variety of plants and agriculturally important crops.

Lacewings are delicate green or brown insects, excellent predators of aphids and other small insects.

Termites are native insects in Maryland and live in colonies underground. They can damage wood that is in contact with soil. We provide guidance on how to detect an an active termite infestation around your home.

The emergence of Brood X of the 17-year periodical cicadas will occur in the spring of 2021. This page covers the biology and behavior of cicadas, what to expect during the cicada emergence, and how to protect young trees from egg laying damage.

Paper wasps are commonly found in Maryland and are often confused with yellowjackets.

Yellowjackets are. social wasps capable of inflicting multiple stings.

Predatory wasps are beneficial insects in a garden and landscape.