Emerging Invasive Plant Pests

TO REPORT A SUSPECT INVASIVE PLANT PEST IN MARYLAND, PLEASE CALL: 410-841-5920

Invasive species can have major economic impacts ranging from the loss of economically valuable species to the costs of controlling or managing infestations on public and private lands. The Maryland Department of Agriculture conducts regulatory and integrated pest management programs to help prevent the introduction and mitigate the impacts of invasive species in Maryland. 

Select a species from the list on the right to learn more.

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