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Updated: June 23, 2022
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: May 24, 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: February 1, 2022
Predatory Bugs
Predatory bugs are in the insect order Hymenoptera and use piercing-sucking mouthparts to kill their prey.
Updated: June 27, 2022
Flower Fly
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.
Updated: June 27, 2022
Lacewings
Lacewings are delicate green or brown insects, excellent predators of aphids and other small insects.
Updated: June 24, 2022
Termites
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.
Updated: June 7, 2022
Cicadas in Maryland
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.
Updated: June 1, 2022
Paper Wasps
Paper wasps are commonly found in Maryland and are often confused with yellowjackets.
Updated: June 1, 2022
Yellowjackets
Yellowjackets are. social wasps capable of inflicting multiple stings.
Updated: June 1, 2022
Predatory Wasps
Predatory wasps are beneficial insects in a garden and landscape.
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