Importance to Maryland – Mouse barley (Hordeum murinum ssp. leporinum), also known as wall barley or hare barley, is an invasive grass that is new to the Eastern United States. The ripe seeds of mouse barley catch on to the fur of passing animals, and then, as the awns and barbs wear down over time, […]
Location : Google MeetThursday, January 16 · 9:30am – 12:00pmTime zone: America/New YorkGoogle Meet joining infoVideo call link: https://meet.google.com/hgz-hjhc-qxrOr dial: (US) +1 608-856-4367 PIN: 581 802 715#More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/hgz-hjhc-qxr?pin=1225211427131 Agenda: MISC meetings are open to the public. Next meeting: April 17, 2025Location: Dept. of Natural Resources Headquarters, 580 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401
The Concern Palmer amaranth was first discovered in Maryland during the mid-twentieth century, but wasn’t added to the Maryland Noxious Weed Law until 2020. This law prohibits the import and transport of the noxious weed throughout the state and requires infested lands be managed for the eradication of the species. Palmer amaranth is problematic for […]
Be on the look out for Crapemyrtle bark scale in Maryland. A new pest of Crapemyrtle, soybeans and beautyberry.
By Kenton Sumter – Maryland Department of Agriculture. It’s been more than four years since spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) made its way into the Maryland Invasive Species Council’s Invader of the Month. While some folks may have lost track of it, this pernicious insect has unfortunately been very busy. From its original discovery in Cecil […]
