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Feb 7, 2018
United States Department of Agriculture.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced $17.5 million in emergency funding to stop the spread of the spotted lanternfly in southeastern Pennsylvania. The spotted lanternfly, with its distinctive and colorful wings, was first identified in Pennsylvania in 2014. The affected area expanded from 174 square miles in fiscal year (FY) 2016 to approximately 3,000 square miles by the end of FY 2017.

University of Minnesota. Department of Forest Resources.
Welcome, Volunteers! Pesky Plant Trackers is a citizen science opportunity focused on two non-native plants, wild parsnip and Japanese knotweed. Volunteers use Nature's Notebook to collect important information by observing seasonal changes in leaves, flowers, and fruits.

North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Plant Industry Division. Plant Protection Section.
See also: Plant Industry- Pest Alerts for more factsheets

May 2011
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Division of Plant Industry.
See also: Plant Industry Pest Alerts for more pests

North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Plant Industry Division. Plant Protection Section.
See also: Plant Industry- Pest Alerts for more factsheets

Aug 2006
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Division of Plant Industry.
See also: Plant Industry Pest Alerts for more pests/diseases

Oct 2014
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Division of Plant Industry.
See also: Plant Industry Pest Alerts for more pests

North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Plant Industry Division. Plant Protection Section.
See also: Plant Industry- Pest Alerts for more factsheets

New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development. Division of Forests and Lands.
See also: White Pine Blister Rust in NH for more resources

Jun 1999
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Division of Plant Industry.
See also: Plant Industry Pest Alerts for more pests

Dec 19, 2019
Washington State Department of Agriculture.
Asian giant hornet is the world's largest species of hornet. In December 2019, WSDA received and verified four reports of Asian giant hornet near Blaine and Bellingham. These are the first-ever sighting in the U.S. Canada had also discovered Asian giant hornet in two locations in British Columbia in the fall of 2019. If it becomes established, this hornet will have serious negative impacts on the environment, economy, and public health of Washington State. If you think you may have spotted an Asian giant hornet, report it to WSDA's Pest Program and, if possible, include a photo.
See also: Learn more about Asian giant hornets and WSDA’s program to eradicate them.

May 2020
Oregon Department of Agriculture.
See also: Guide to Northern Giant Hornet Look-Alikes [PDF, 693 KB] and Pest Alerts for more pests

Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey.
See also: Pest Alerts for more resources

Dec 2020
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Division of Plant Industry.
See also: Plant Industry Pest Alerts for more pests

Mar 2010
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Division of Plant Industry.
See also: Plant Industry Pest Alerts for more pests

Oct 2005
Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. Division of Plant Industry.
See also: Plant Industry Pest Alerts for more pests