Identify and Manage Outdoor Insects

Viburnum leaf beetle (Pyrrhalta viburni) is an introduced pest of viburnum in North America.

The Sirex woodwasp (SWW) is an exotic, invasive pest considered to be one of the top 10 most serious forest insect pests worldwide.

Kudzu bug is an invasive insect that has also been found in Maryland on the Eastern shore, in southern and central Maryland.

Japanese cedar longhorned beetle is an invasive insect that was first detected in Maryland in 2011.

The brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) is an invasive insect that has become a fairly common pest in North America. It is a nuisance pest in homes and gardens.

Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) is a very serious exotic insect pest that was introduced in solid wood packing material from China. It is known to attack 29 species of deciduous hardwood trees.

Horse flies and deer flies live in wet areas. The females can inflict a painful bite.

Asian longhorn ticks are more commonly found in tall grass and pasture environments more so than forest environments. While they prefer to feed on wildlife and livestock, longhorned ticks will feed on pets and humans as well.

Carpenter ants are large dark insects that can sometimes become a problem in the home. Unlike termites, they do not feed on wood but cause damage by creating nests in damp or moisture-compromised wood. 

Winged ants and termites look very similar and can identified by looking at the insects' antennae and waist.