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National Invasive Species Information Center
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Invasive Species Resources

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Annual Plum Pox Virus Survey
Cornell University (New York). New York State Agricultural Experiment Station.
Bay Issues - Aquatic Invasive Species

Maryland Sea Grant.

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.
Chinese privet, Ligustrum sinense, Prospects for Classical Biological Control in the Southeastern United States

University of Florida. IFAS Extension. Integrated Pest Management.

Classical Biological Control of Asian Citrus Psyllid in Florida

University of Florida. IFAS Extension. Integrated Pest Management.

Conservation and Management of Butternut Trees (2010) (PDF | 717 KB)
Purdue University Extension. Forestry and Natural Resources (Indiana).
Publication FNR-421-W
See also: Forestry and Natural Resources publications
Controlling Non-Native Invasive Plants in Ohio Forests: Japanese Stiltgrass
Ohio State University. Extension.
Controlling Non-Native Invasive Plants in Ohio's Forests: Autumn Olive (Eleagnus umbellata) and Russian Olive (Eleagnus angustifolia) (Feb 2012)
Ohio State University. Extension.
Controlling Non-Native Invasive Plants in Ohio's Forests: Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata)
Ohio State University. Extension.
CropWatch - Soybean Cyst Nematode
University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Downy Brome Control
University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Cooperative Extension.
EDIS - Prevention and Control of Fowl Pox in Backyard Chicken Flocks
University of Florida. Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension.
Electronic Data Information Source Publication #VM65
Firewood Education and Outreach - Best Management Practices

Michigan State University.

Forecasting Invasion Risks: Tools for Early Detection of Invasive Pests
Michigan State University. Integrated Pest Management Program.
Provides information about exotic plant pests with the highest potential to enter Michigan. These likely invaders are presented in fact sheets with descriptions of their biology and how to identify them. Risk maps forecast locations where invasives are likely to establish.
Garlic Mustard: Help for Stopping This Woodland Pest

Michigan State University. Integrated Pest Management Program.

Green Crab Team
Washington Sea Grant.
Integrated Pest Management in Washington

Washington State University Extension.

Integrated Pest Management Program

Michigan State University.

Invasive Tunicate Identification Card: Colonial Tunicate and Club Tunicate (PDF | 1.6 MB)
University of Washington. Washington Sea Grant Program.
IPM Scouting in Woody Landscape Plants - Beech Bark Disease

Michigan State University. Integrated Pest Management Program.

See also: IPM Scouting in Woody Landscape Plants for more pests and diseases (Publication E2839)