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Updated: June 28, 2023
Ladybugs or Ladybird Beetles
Ladybugs or ladybird beetles are beneficial insects in a garden because they eat pests.
Updated: May 24, 2023
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: April 5, 2023
Carpenter Bees
Carpenter bees are important pollinators, they are not aggressive, and controlling them is not necessary unless they are damaging wooden structures.
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
Kissing Bugs
Kissing bugs, the bloodsucking conenose (Triatoma sanguisuga), are present in Maryland, but they are of little cause for concern. The risk of contracting a disease from them is extremely low. Common wheel bugs and boxelder bugs are often mistaken for kissing bugs.
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