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Updated: March 1, 2023
Predatory Bugs
Predatory bugs are in the insect order Hymenoptera and use piercing-sucking mouthparts to kill their prey.
Updated: March 1, 2023
Pollination Basics
What is pollination and how does it work? Pollination is the process by which plants reproduce and create seeds. Some plants are pollinated by wind and others by animals (pollinators) that move pollen from one plant to another.
Updated: March 1, 2023
Parasitoids
Parasitoids are small insects whose immature stages develop either within or attached to the outside of other insects, referred to as hosts.
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 29, 2023
Mining Bees - Lawns
Mining bees in Lawns
Updated: March 24, 2023
Pollinators and Pesticides
The Pollinator Protection Act prohibits the use of neonicotinoid pesticides outdoors by home by gardeners.
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 1, 2023
Paper Wasps
Paper wasps are commonly found in Maryland and are often confused with yellowjackets.
Updated: March 1, 2023
Bumble Bees
Bumble bees are important pollinators that feed on nectar and pollen. They very rarely sting.
Updated: March 1, 2023
Tachinid Fly
Tachinid flies are among the many beneficial flies that prey on garden pests.
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