Spotted Lanternfly inAnnapolis, MDSPOTTED LANTERNFLY GUIDE
Anne Arundel County confirmed SLF in 2022. Annapolis — Maryland's state capital — has Naval Academy campus, Chesapeake Bay waterfront concerns, and active boating and kayak communities that serve as spread vectors. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation's programs now overlap with SLF monitoring. MD statewide quarantine in effect as of March 2026.
Where it's showing up
Key Neighborhoods
Highest activity zones
SLF Hotspots
Quiet Waters Park
Active zone
Severn River waterfront
Active zone
Sandy Point State Park
Active zone
Historic Annapolis historic district street trees
Active zone
Rt. 50 corridor
Active zone
Primary SLF food source
Tree of Heaven in Annapolis, MD
Tree of Heaven along the Route 50 corridor and waterfront vegetation in Annapolis create prime SLF habitat. Boats and kayaks are key spread vectors — check hull, trailer, and gear before leaving any marina or launch site. MD issued a statewide quarantine in March 2026.
Identify Tree of Heaven →Active Quarantine Alert
Maryland issued a statewide SLF quarantine in March 2026. Moving plants, plant products, or outdoor items from Anne Arundel County or anywhere in Maryland without inspection may violate quarantine rules. Check with Maryland MDA before transporting materials.
Local action resources
What To Do in Annapolis, MD
Report a Sighting
Every sighting in Annapolis, MD maps the invasion front. Report directly to Maryland MDA.
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 MD State Guide
County-level data, quarantine zones, treatment guides, and agency resources for the entire state.
See the full MD guide →Community intelligence
Live Sighting Map
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