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Plant Protection and Weed Management

The primary goal of the PLANT PROTECTION and WEED MANAGEMENT SECTION is to conduct regulatory, inspection, and educational programs that protect the health of plants and honey bees in Maryland. Personnel in this section serve as the State's authorities on plant pests and agricultural quarantines, and provide liaison for the Department with other state and federal regulatory officials regarding these issues.

To find out more, call the Plant Protection and Weed Management Section at (410) 841-5920

Maryland’s Emergency Response Plan for Invasive Forest Pests

Tick Identification Form
Maryland’s Emergency Response Plan for Invasive Forest Pests (661K)

Maryland Integrated Pest Management
Maryland Invasive Species Council
National Plant Board
University of Maryland Home and Garden Information Center
USDA APHIS PPQ Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey


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