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

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Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program
Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program.
AIS in Minnesota - Asian Carp

University of Minnesota. Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center.

See also: Asian carp research

AIS in Minnesota - Curlyleaf Pondweed

University of Minnesota. Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center.

See also: Curlyleaf pondweed research

AIS in Minnesota - Eurasian and Hybrid Watermilfoil

University of Minnesota. Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center.

See also: Eurasian watermilfoil research

AIS in Minnesota - Research at the Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center

University of Minnesota. Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center.

AIS in Minnesota - Spiny Waterflea

University of Minnesota. Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center.

See also: Spiny water flea research

AIS in Minnesota - Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia

University of Minnesota. Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center.

See also: VHS research

AIS in Minnesota - Zebra Mussels

University of Minnesota. Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center.

See also: Zebra mussels research

Annual Plum Pox Virus Survey
Cornell University (New York). New York State Agricultural Experiment Station.
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Best Management Practices for Water Access Providers

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

These best management practices for water accesses have been developed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in an effort to reduce the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS). By following these guidelines, providers of public and private boat access facilities can create visible and functional designated areas where boaters can clean and drain boating equipment and conduct other AIS prevention activities.

Aquatic Invasive Species - Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point
University of Minnesota. Minnesota Sea Grant.
AIS-HACCP is a self-inspection system for reducing the risk of spreading aquatic invasive species through aquaculture, hatchery, scientific, natural resource, and baitfish harvesting activities. This adaptable way to protect waterways from unwanted species was derived from HACCP methods required for the seafood industry and builds on Sea Grant’s success in assisting industry compliance.
Aquatic Invasive Species - Purple Loosestrife

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

Aquatic Invasive Species Boating Information
Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
Please check this information before you transport your watercraft into Wyoming as this information will be updated regularly. This site includes detailed information and a map of inspection facilities including locations, dates of operation, and hours of operation. Any watercraft transported into Wyoming from March 1 through November 30 must undergo a mandatory inspection by an authorized inspector prior to launching in any water of the state. See also: AIS Inspection Location List.
Aquatic Nuisance Species
North Dakota Game and Fish Department.
Arkansas Feral Hog Eradication Task Force

Arkansas Department of Agriculture.

Located across approximately 39 states, feral hogs cause an estimated $1.5 billion annually in agricultural and ecological damage. The Arkansas Feral Hog Eradication Task Force is a group of agencies dedicated to eradicating feral hogs from the state. Accurately measuring the Arkansas feral hog population is part of that process. Sightings can be reported at the Arkansas Feral Hog Sighting Report Form.

Arkansas Feral Hog Handbook Available Now (Oct 7, 2020) (PDF | 167 KB)

Arkansas Department of Agriculture.

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is pleased to announce the release of the newly created Arkansas Feral Hog Handbook, a guide to resources available in Arkansas to assist with feral hog control and eradication. The handbook includes contact information, websites, and brief explanations of the resources offered by state and federal agencies and other entities. "The Arkansas Feral Hog Handbook was made possible through a grant funded by the United States Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service. We appreciate their partnership and the information provided by other Feral Hog Eradication Task Force members to make the handbook a comprehensive educational resource for Arkansans," said Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward.

The handbooks are being distributed to the public at locations throughout the state with assistance from partner organizations, including the Arkansas Association of Conservation Districts, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, Arkansas Game and Fish, and Arkansas Farm Bureau. Copies of the handbook can be requested at lori.scott-nakai@arkansas.gov. An online version (2020; PDF | 4.48 MB) is also available.

Arkansas Plant Diseases Database
University of Arkansas. Cooperative Extension Service.
The collection of digital images is provided as a service to Arkansas agriculture. These images represent symptoms of both pathological (infectious) and non-pathological (physiological/environmental) disorders of agronomic row crops and horticultural crops that grow in Arkansas. These photos are useful as an identification tool to growers of the crops listed.
Bat Survival in Arkansas Mines (Jun 23, 2020)

USDA. FS. Southern Research Station. CompassLive.

White-nose syndrome has been spreading through U.S. bat populations since 2006 and has caused mass die-offs in various regions of the country. The syndrome is caused by Pd (Pseudogymnoascus destructans), a fungus that invades the skin of bats while they hibernate. USDA Forest Service wildlife biologists Roger Perry and Phillip Jordan conducted a study to calculate the survival rates of tricolored bats (Perimyotis subflavus) in the Ouachita Mountains of west-central Arkansas. The research helps satisfy the need for robust estimates of population data amid the WNS outbreak. The scientists chose to study the tricolored bat because it is common across North America and has suffered substantial declines due to WNS. The research highlights the importance of maintaining and protecting small hibernation sites as they may be critical to the conservation of the tricolored bat species.

Biological Control: A Guide to Natural Enemies in North America
Cornell University. Agriculture and Life Sciences.
This guide provides photographs and descriptions of biological control (or biocontrol) agents of insect, disease, and weed pests in North America. It is also a tutorial on the concept and practice of biological control and integrated pest management (IPM). Whether you are an educator, a commercial grower, a student, a researcher, a land manager, or an extension or regulatory agent, we hope you will find this information useful.
BLM Wyoming Weeds and Invasives Program
DOI. Bureau of Land Management.