USDA. Agricultural Research Service.

Along the Rio Grande in Texas, tiny insects are taking a big bite out of an invasive weed that competes for limited water resources vital to agriculture and native vegetation. Several years ago, ARS scientists released two insect species as part of a biocontrol program to kill giant reed (Arundo donax).

Texas A&M University. AgriLife Extension Service. Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences.

USDA. ARS. Tellus.

Giant reed, Arundo donax, is a large, fast-growing invasive grass that has invaded at least 100,000 acres of "riparian" habitat in the southwestern and southeastern U.S. and is present as far north as Ohio and Washington State. Watch this video to learn how ARS researchers are using biocontrol (insects) to reduce the presence of this invasive plant.

University of Georgia. Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health.

Provides state, county, point and GIS data. Maps can be downloaded and shared.

Texas Parks and Wildlife.

North American Invasive Species Management Association.

See also: Biocontrol Factsheets for more information on biocontrol agents

University of Georgia. Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health.

North American Invasive Species Management Association.

The NAISMA Classical Biocontrol Committee is excited to announce new peer-reviewed weed biocontrol publications for use by managers and landowners. Subject matter experts are developing a series of factsheets that cover invasive plants and their associated biological control agents in North America. Funding for these factsheets is provided by the United State Forest Service. NAISMA is partnering with iBiocontrol.org to host these publications.
See also: Resources on Biocontrol and Classical Weed Biocontrol Factsheets Released for Landowners and Weed Managers (Press Release - Aug 31, 2022)

USDA. NRCS. National Plant Data Center.

University of California. Weed Research and Information Center.

See also: Weeds in Natural Areas for more information sheets

Google. YouTube; Tuscon Audubon (Southern Arizona).