Insect Pest - Beetles

Beneficial Bug Spotlight on Carabid Beetles

A variety of information on commercial strawberry production including organic production, pest and weed management, frost and freeze prevention, and more.

As soybean planting begins in Maryland, farmers should monitor early-season pests that can affect stand establishment and yield.

IPM Threshold Guide for Agronomic Field Crops

A list of resources for Grape Pest and Weed Management

IPM Threshold Guide for Vegetable Crops

Insect Pest Management in Peppers

Insect Pests of Tomato

Potato production in Maryland continues to grow and has more than doubled in the last 5 years, while in surrounding states it has declined. About 50% of the potatoes harvested in Maryland are for the fresh market while the other half goes for processing. Because of its value growers frequently apply pesticides too often in order to protect their investment. This often leads to the development of insect resistance, environmental contamination, worker and food safety concerns and poor management of pests.

The Asian Longhorned beetle (ALB), native to eastern China and Korea, is a wood-boring pest which feeds on a number of hardwood trees, eventually killing them, impacting both urban trees and forested sites. Wildlife habitat will be impacted due to loss of forest shelter and food sources. Industries such as such as lumber, maple syrup, nursery, commercial fruit, and tourism will feel an economic impact.