Forest Pests
Invasive plants and insects can be problematic for forest landowners. From
vines that take over disturbed areas, forest edges, and tree canopies to insects
that defoliate and girdle trees, these pests not only decimate the natural
ecosystem, they are difficult to control and can be expensive to eradicate.
The Maryland Forest Service has compiled informational fact sheets on many
invasive species that are giving homeowners and landowners management problems.
Please take a look at the sheets and learn what you can do to help Maryland
control invasive species.
Contact
Darrick Lowdermilk
Watershed Forester
Maryland Forest Service
410-360-8421
DLowdermilk@dnr.state.md.us
Asian Longhorned Beetle Kenneth R. Law, USDA APHIS PPQ, Bugwood.org |
Bamboo Chuck Bargeron, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org |
Emerald Ash Borer David Cappaert, Michigan State University, Bugwood.org |
English Ivy Forest & Kim Starr, Starr Environmental, Bugwood.org |
Gypsy Moth John H. Ghent, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org |
Japanese Stiltgrass Chris Evans, River to River CWMA, Bugwood.org |
Kudzu Kenny Britton, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org |
Mile-a-Minute Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org |
Multiflora Rose James H. Miller, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org |
Oriental Bittersweet James H. Miller, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org |