Spotted Lanternfly inLaurel, MDSPOTTED LANTERNFLY GUIDE
Laurel — straddling the Prince George's and Anne Arundel County border — confirmed SLF in 2022 and is now heavily infested. The I-95/Baltimore-Washington Parkway corridor concentrates vehicle traffic between Baltimore and DC, making Laurel a key SLF dispersal node between two major infestation zones. The Patuxent River Research Refuge adjacent natural areas provide extensive Tree of Heaven habitat, and Fort Meade and NSA proximity raise federal awareness of local SLF monitoring. Laurel Park's horse racing facility adds a unique agricultural vector. MD statewide quarantine in effect as of March 2026.
Where it's showing up
Key Neighborhoods
Highest activity zones
SLF Hotspots
I-95/Baltimore-Washington Parkway interchange (high vehicle traffic and TOH margins)
Active zone
Patuxent River Research Refuge margins (natural SLF corridor)
Active zone
Laurel Park racetrack grounds
Active zone
MARC Camden Line rail corridor
Active zone
Patuxent River floodplain TOH
Active zone
Primary SLF food source
Tree of Heaven in Laurel, MD
The I-95 and Baltimore-Washington Parkway corridor through Laurel is a primary SLF vehicle-transport vector connecting Baltimore's and DC's established infestation zones — egg masses on commuter and freight vehicles accelerate spread through this dense suburban corridor. The Patuxent River Research Refuge margins have natural Tree of Heaven populations providing prime SLF habitat adjacent to residential neighborhoods. The MARC Camden Line rail corridor is a documented SLF spread vector through the city.
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 Laurel, MD
Report a Sighting
Every sighting in Laurel, MD maps the invasion front. Report directly to Maryland Department of Agriculture.
Report Now →Squish on Sight
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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
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