Spotted Lanternfly inBowie, MDSPOTTED LANTERNFLY GUIDE
Bowie — a DC suburb with extensive suburban tree canopy in Prince George's County — confirmed SLF in 2022 and is now heavily infested. The US-50 and US-301 corridors are primary vehicle-based SLF spread vectors, and the historic Old Bowie rail district's disturbed soils provide classic Tree of Heaven colonization habitat. Allen Pond Park and Bowie's extensive residential suburban canopy sustain established SLF colonies throughout the community. MD statewide quarantine in effect as of March 2026.
Where it's showing up
Key Neighborhoods
Highest activity zones
SLF Hotspots
Allen Pond Park (prime urban green space with ToH in margins)
Active zone
US-50 / US-301 corridor (heavy vehicle traffic and highway margin ToH)
Active zone
Historic Old Bowie district (disturbed lots and rail corridor ToH)
Active zone
Patuxent River corridor adjacent natural areas
Active zone
Bowie Town Center suburban canopy
Active zone
Primary SLF food source
Tree of Heaven in Bowie, MD
Bowie's extensive suburban tree canopy — among the densest in Prince George's County — provides ample SLF habitat throughout residential neighborhoods. US-50 and US-301 highway corridor margins have established Tree of Heaven populations serving as primary SLF spread vectors through the county. Historic Old Bowie district's former rail corridor soils are classic ToH colonization ground — disturbed railway right-of-way with established ToH supporting SLF colonies. Allen Pond Park's green space margins and adjacent natural areas extend prime habitat through the community.
Identify Tree of Heaven →Active Quarantine Alert
Maryland is under a statewide spotted lanternfly quarantine as of March 2026. Moving plants, yard waste, or outdoor furniture out of Maryland may require inspection.
Local action resources
What To Do in Bowie, MD
Report a Sighting
Every sighting in Bowie, MD maps the invasion front. Report directly to Maryland Department of Agriculture.
Report Now →Squish on Sight
See a spotted lanternfly? Kill it immediately — it is legal and encouraged in all states. Learn the best kill methods.
Full Fight Guide →Map ToH in Your Block
Tree of Heaven removal cuts off SLF food supply. Add ToH sightings to the community map to guide removal efforts.
View Sighting Map →Statewide resources
Full Maryland State Guide
County-level data, quarantine zones, treatment guides, and agency resources for the entire state.
See the full Maryland guide →Community intelligence
Live Sighting Map
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