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A Brief Guide to Kentucky's Non-Native, Invasive Species, Common Weeds, and Other Unwanted Plants (PDF | 4.7 MB)
Louisville Water Company.
About the Exotic Indo-Pacific Lionfish
DOI. NPS. Biscayne National Park.
Air Potato in Florida (PDF | 113 KB)
University of Florida. Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.
See also: IPM Florida - Invasive Plants for more publications
All About Birds - European Starling
Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology.
Note: Nesting Behavior
Animal Pathogens - African Swine Fever
University of Florida. Emerging Pathogens Institute.
Anthracnose of Flowering Dogwood (PDF | 424 KB)
Cornell University. Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County. Horticulture Diagnostic Laboratory.
See also: Tree and Shrub Disease for more fact sheets.
Asian Citrus Psyllid and Citrus Greening Disease
University of Florida. IFAS Extension. Integrated Pest Management.
Asian Clams - Lake George Fact Sheet No. 53 (Feb 2014) (PDF | 143 KB)
Fund for Lake George (New York).
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.
Biology and Silvicultural Management of Sirex Woodwasp (2009) (PDF | 207 KB)
Cornell University Cooperative Extension. Department of Natural Resources.
See also: ForestConnect Fact Sheet Series for more factsheets.
Bird Flu (Avian Influenza) - Frequently Asked Questions About Bird Flu
New York Department of Environmental Conservation.
Brown Tree Snake Program
Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands. Division of Fish and Wildlife.
Burmese Pythons in Florida
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
CBP Agriculture Specialists in Florida Shine in Defending American Agriculture Across the Sunbelt (Jul 25, 2018)

DHS. Customs and Border Protection.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists have already intercepted a dozen significant and potentially destructive pests this year at various ports of entry in Florida as part of the agency's all-encompassing efforts to safeguard American agriculture.

Unknown pests pose a significant risk in agriculture due to a lack of knowledge in controlling the pests and the extent of damage they can cause to crops. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entomologists recently classified eight pests discovered by CBP agriculture specialists in Florida as first-in-the-nation interceptions and another pest as a new species.
Chinese Mitten Crab in the Hudson River Estuary
New York Department of Environmental Conservation.
Chinese Tallow (Popcorn Tree): Exotic Ornamental Gone Wild (PDF | 247 KB)
Bay County Conservancy (Florida).
See also: Invasive Exotic Plants for more publications
Citrus Diseases - Citrus Black Spot Information

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Plant Industry.
Citrus Extension Black Spot

University of Florida. IFAS. Citrus Extension.
Cornell Fruit Resources: Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD)
Cornell University.
DEC and DAM Announce Confirmed Finding of Spotted Lanternfly in Albany and Yates Counties: State Agencies Encourage Public to Report Findings of Invasive Pest (Sep 11, 2018)

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

The New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Agriculture and Markets (DAM) today confirmed that spotted lanternfly (SLF), an invasive pest from Asia, has been found in Albany and Yates counties. A single adult insect was discovered in a vehicle in the Capital District. In addition, a single adult insect was reported on a private Keuka Lake property in Penn Yan, Yates County. Anyone that suspects they have found SLF is encouraged to send a photo to spottedlanternfly@dec.ny.gov. Please note the location of where the insect was found, egg masses, and/or infestation signs. DEC and DAM also encourage the public to inspect outdoor items such as vehicles, furniture, and firewood for egg masses. Anyone that visits the Pennsylvania or New Jersey Quarantine Areas should thoroughly inspect their vehicle, luggage and gear for SLF and egg masses before leaving and scrape off all egg masses.