Hellish tree of heaven weeds out native plants

As the invasive spotted lanternfly continues to spread nationwide, its proliferation has highlighted an even more worrisome invasive species: the prolific “stinking sumac,” or tree of heaven. 

Seeing spotted lanternfly eggs? Scrape, smash, report them

The spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect, poses a serious threat to local farms and plants throughout Maryland.

Maryland’s Moore seeks disaster aid for Chesapeake Bay invasive fish

In a letter to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, the governor said “blue catfish are a particular concern.”

Maryland lawmakers propose choking off invasive running bamboo

The bill would prohibit property owners from allowing running bamboo to grow on their property without proper upkeep, or allowing it to spread to the adjoining properties or a public right-of-way.

On the Wicomico River, the Last Stand for Maryland’s Nutria

Maryland’s unique nutria eradication project has been killing the invasive critters for over a decade, and now they’re down to the last remaining colony.