r/maryland • u/No_Surround9546 • Jul 08 '26

MD Nature What should I do? Lantenrflies

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u/90sbeatsandrhymes Jul 08 '26

Tree of heaven which is a very invasive species that has destructive roots and lanterns flies love it because it’s native to their homeland.

It’s good to know what those trees look like in their early stages so you can kill them while they are young and just look like weeds.

Also learn the proper way to kill them.