An extremely dangerous species of tick has invaded Maryland, according to the Maryland Veterinary Medical Association. In a press release from early August, the organization announced that it has “confirmed the presence” of the East Asian Tick, also known as the Longhorned or Bush Tick, in Maryland.
The increase of global trade and travel over the last several decades has been overall beneficial but has also has brought unwelcome visitors: Invasive insect species. What insect species are invasive and how do they impact us here in Maryland? Let’s take a look!
One pest that’s highly prevalent this time of year is the common fruit fly. You might see them buzzing around your garbage can or if you keep a bowl of fruit on your counter. These tiny nuisances breed extremely fast, especially in warmer weather, and while they are relatively harmless they can still spread bacteria and disease.
Now that the weather’s finally getting a little nicer, many of us like to spend the sunny days digging in the garden. Whether you enjoy planting vegetables, flowers, bushes or trees, you’re bound to come across some insects. When that happens, it’s common to want to get all insects out of our gardens.
Spring is finally here! Temperatures are finally above freezing. Birds are chirping. Flowers are poking up their first shoot from the soil. And all the ants and termites are waking up after winter, ready to wreak havoc on the unsuspecting homeowner.
It’s almost spring, which means the weather will start to warm up. And when that happens, you know it’s also the time of year when insects start coming back! The best way to stop a bug infestation is to prevent it from happening in the first place. That’s why this spring, take the necessary steps to ensure you don’t end up with a massive insect invasion later on. Here are some tips and preventative home maintenance for keeping your house bug-free.