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National Invasive Species Information Center

U.S. Department of Agriculture

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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2 CCR 405-8: Aquatic Nuisance Species (PDF | 325 KB)

Code of Colorado Regulations.

AIS Action Plan: Didymo (Jun 2011) (PDF | 193 KB)

Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.

See also: Aquatic Invasive Species for more action plans

AIS Control Plan: European Water Chestnut (Nov 2020) (PDF | 310 KB)

Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.

See also: Aquatic Invasive Species for more action plans

AIS Control Plan: Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (Nov 2020) (PDF | 246 KB)

Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.

See also: Aquatic Invasive Species for more action plans

Anglers Urged To Report, Dispose Of Invasive Northern Snakeheads If Caught In Lower Susquehanna River (May 22, 2020)

Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is urging anglers to report and dispose of any invasive Northern Snakehead fish that may be caught in the lower Susquehanna River. This advisory follows the documented movement of 21 Northern Snakeheads past the Conowingo Dam into the Conowingo Pool, a 14-mile-long section of the Susquehanna River located between the Conowingo Dam in Maryland and the Holtwood Dam in Pennsylvania. Anglers are reminded that possession, transport, and importation of a live snakehead is unlawful in both Pennsylvania and Maryland. Any of these invasive fish that are caught should be killed and disposed of properly or consumed. Anglers who suspect they have caught a snakehead are encouraged to NOT release it, and report it to the PFBC at (610) 847-2442 or by sending an email to tgrabowski@pa.gov. For more information on Northern Snakeheads in Pennsylvania, including an identification guide, visit the PFBC snakehead resource page.

Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)

Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.

Scroll to view list of aquatic species banned in Pennsylvania.

Aquatic Invasive Species - Ballast Water

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Aquatic Invasive Species - European Green Crab

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Aquatic Invasive Species - New Zealand mudsnail

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Permits

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Operators of watercraft not registered in Washington State, seaplanes, and commercial transporters of specified vessel types must purchase aquatic invasive species (AIS) prevention permits to help prevent the spread of AIS in Washington. AIS prevention permits are valid for one year and can be purchased online (under the "Other" Product Categories tab) or from any of the department's authorized license dealers. When purchasing online, you may select a preferred activation date. The permit will be valid for one year from that date.

Aquatic Management

Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

Aquatic Nuisance Species

Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

Ask a Gardening Expert

University of Maryland. Cooperative Extension. Home and Garden Information Center.

Have a plant or pest question? Questions from Maryland and the District of Columbia are answered by Home and Garden Information Center’s Certified Professional Horticulturists. If you are located outside of these areas, you will be asked to enter your state and county. Your question will be forwarded to the appropriate extension expert.

Boat ANS Inspection and Decontamination

Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

Motorboats and sailboats must have an ANS Stamp prior to launching in Colorado in 2019. Boat owners are required to purchase the ANS Stamp and operators must retain proof of purchase (electronic or printed receipt) on his or her person, the motorboat or sailboat, when operating the vessel (C.R.S. 33-10.5-104.5). Funding contributes to prevention and management of ANS in the state. Thank you for protecting our waters and contributing to conservation in Colorado!

Boxwood Blight: A Regulated Plant Disease in PA

Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.

Boxwood Blight: Information and News

Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. Plant Disease Information Office.

Brown Tree Snake Program

Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands. Division of Fish and Wildlife.

Bureau of Animal Health & Diagnostic Services

Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.

The Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Services (BAHDS) is responsible for controlling and eradicating diseases in livestock and poultry. This mission is critical since these diseases have the potential to impact human health and cause significant economic loss to farmers and the commonwealth. In addition, BAHDS administers regulatory programs for animal health certification, containment of diseased animals and elimination of disease agents.

Bureau of Plant Industry

Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.

The Bureau of Plant Industry provides services to maintain and protect Pennsylvania agriculture through both consumer protection and product regulation.

CAES Announces the Finding of Spotted Lanternfly in Southbury, Connecticut (Oct 15, 2019) (PDF | 60 KB)

Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station.

The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) in cooperation with USDA APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) announce the detection of single live adult spotted lanternfly, Lycoma delicatula, in Southbury, CT. While no other spotted lanternflies were found upon surveying the immediate area, a live insect strongly suggests others may be present within easy transport from somewhere in the region. Additional surveys in the area are planned.

The spotted lanternfly is an invasive sap-feeding planthopper that was discovered in Berks County, Pennsylvania in 2014. It is native to China, India, and Vietnam. It attacks many hosts and has the potential to severely impact Connecticut’s farm crops, particularly apples, grapes, and hops, as well as a number of tree species like maple. Early detection is important for the protection of Connecticut businesses and agriculture. The public is urged to report potential sightings of this invasive pest to ReportSLF@ct.gov. For more information, see the CAES Pest Alert (PDF | 1.9 MB).