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National Invasive Species Information Center
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Be Plant Wise
Great Britain Non-Native Species Secretariat.
The Be Plant Wise campaign, launched by Defra and the Scottish Government, is designed to raise awareness among gardeners, pond owners and retailers of the damage caused by invasive aquatic plants and to encourage the public to dispose of these plants correctly. We have developed resources with advice for gardeners and pond owners and are working closely with retailers of aquatic plants to provide information in stores. These pages contain the detailed information you need to Be Plant Wise.
Commit to be Invasive Free
Invasive Species Council of British Columbia.
  • Don't Let it Loose! Be a responsible pet owner.
  • Commit to be PlantWise! Choose non-invasive alternatives for your garden.
  • Clean, Drain, and Dry your boat and equipment.
Don't Move a Mussel

Okanagan Basin Water Board (Canada). Okanagan Water Wise.
Harmful Weeds and Invasive, Non-Native Plants
United Kingdom Environment Agency.
Invasive Plant Species of Virginia
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. Natural Heritage Program.
Managing Invasive Species in Ontario
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.
Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge - Quagga Mussel Threat
DOI. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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!
Zebra Mussels Pose a Threat to Virginia's Waters
Virginia Tech; Virginia State University. Virginia Cooperative Extension.