Pest & Insect Education Center

Bugs are everywhere and for the most part they make our lives better. Were it not for our friends in the insect kingdom we would be awash in garbage and waste, the air would be filled with the odor of decay and all around us would be layers of fifth.

Unfortunately, not all bugs live well with humans and our creations. There are insects that damage and demolish, and there are creatures which are simply bad for our health.

So how do you tell the good guys from the rest?

There are a number of good sources online which offer information and advice regarding insects and pests. For those with an interest in such matters, a sense of curiosity or a paper to write, we offer a series of links that many have found helpful over the years.

• PestWorld.org

• Maryland's Thorne Laboratory

• Maryland Department of Agriculture

• Invasive Species.gov