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National Invasive Species Information Center
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Invasive Species Resources

Provides access to all site resources, with the option to search by species common and scientific names. Resources can be filtered by Subject, Resource Type, Location, or Source.

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Coastal Watershed Invasive Plant Partnership
New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services. Coastal Program.
Exotic Invasive Species of the Barataria-Terrebonne
Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program.
Hoary Cress Consortium
University of Idaho.
Idaho Weed Awareness Campaign
Idaho Weed Awareness Campaign.
Invasives in the Barataria Terrebonne
Barataria Terrebonne National Estuary Program.
Kentucky Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey (CAPS)
University of Kentucky. College of Agriculture.
Louisiana Invasive Species
Tulane and Xavier Universities. Center for Bioenvironmental Research.
Michigan's Invasive Species Program
Michigan's Invasive Species Program.
Midwest Invasive Species Information Network
Michigan State University. Midwest Invasive Species Information Network.
The Midwest Invasive Species Information Network (MISIN) is a regional data aggregation effort to develop and provide an early detection and rapid response (EDRR) resource for invasive species in the Midwest region of the United States.
NHBugs
University of New Hampshire. Cooperative Extension; New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food.
NHBugs - Asian Longhorned Beetle
University of New Hampshire. Cooperative Extension; New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food.
The Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB) was found in Worcester, MA in August 2008 and in Boston in July 2010. This insect pest poses a serious risk to trees and forests. ALB has not yet been found in New Hampshire. Help us by looking at the debris from your swimming pools. Whenever you clean your pool, look at the debris you collect in your filter and skimmers. Use this fact sheet (PDF | 1.22 MB) to compare collected insects to common insects. Upload pictures of any insect you think is a longhorned beetle.
Northwest Michigan Invasive Species Network
Northwest Michigan Invasive Species Network.
Pacific Northwest Pest Alert Network
University of Idaho; Oregon State University.
Pest Management Planner

University of Idaho Extension.

Special Note: Formerly part of the Idaho OnePlan project, which was terminated in September 2018.

Protect TN Forests
Tennessee Department of Agriculture.
Spotted Lanternfly Could be the Next Invasive Species to Threaten Michigan's Agriculture, Natural Resources (Jun 23, 2020)

Michigan.gov.

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is asking the public to be on the lookout for spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect with the potential to seriously affect Michigan's agriculture and natural resources. This insect could damage or kill more than 70 varieties of crops and plants including grapes, apples, hops and hardwood trees. To date, spotted lanternfly has not been detected in Michigan. First found in the United States in 2014 in southeastern Pennsylvania, spotted lanternfly has been spreading rapidly across the nation. Infestations have been confirmed in Delaware, Virginia, New Jersey, Maryland and West Virginia. If you find a spotted lanternfly egg mass, nymph or adult, take one or more photos, make note of the date, time and location of the sighting, and report to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, MDA-Info@Michigan.gov or phone the MDARD Customer Service Center, 800-292-3939. If possible, collect a specimen in a container for verification. For additional information on identifying or reporting spotted lanternfly, visit Michigan.gov/SpottedLanternfly.

Top 12 Invasive Species

Northwest Michigan Invasive Species Network.

See also: Early Detection Species and Awareness Species

Woody Invasives of the Great Lakes Collaborative

Midwest Invasive Plant Network; Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.

The Woody Invasives of the Great Lakes Collaborative provides information related to woody invasive species identification, distribution, impacts, regulatory status, and control and management. The collaborative has also developed recommendations on trees, shrubs and vines that gardeners and landowners can plant as alternatives to known woody invasives. The WIGL Collaborative was founded in early 2018 and is coordinated by the staff of the Midwest Invasive Plant Network (MIPN).

You Can Help!
University of Kentucky. Kentucky Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey.
The more people we have looking for invasive pests, the better our chances are to prevent establishment of the pest in Kentucky. If you see a pest (insect, invertebrate, plant disease) that could be one of the exotics featured on this website, let us know!