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Identify & Report Invasives
Identify & Report Invasives
Handle Invasives
Handle Invasives
Eco-Friendly Management Options
Eco-Friendly Management Options
This section is intended to cover some options for invasive species management, but may not be indicated for a specific region or ecosystem. Always remember to fully research and plan any method. Prescribed burning or conservation grazing may require some type of fees, licenses, or permissions process to avoid causing unintended damage or breaking any local laws.
Conservation Grazing
Conservation Grazing
Prescribed Fire
Prescribed Fire
Teach Predators to Eat Invaders
Teach Predators to Eat Invaders
Resources by Location
Resources by Location
International
International
Biocontrol Solutions for Invasives
Biocontrol Solutions for Invasives
BioProtection Portal "The CABI BioProtection Portal is the largest open access global database of biological plant protection products. Browse registered products..." These solutions include biological chemical solutions and organisms such as beneficial insects, fungi, etc.
Specific Species Apps & Guides
Specific Species Apps & Guides
Fall Armyworm Portal "Find all useful resources about fall armyworm"
Africa
Africa
Ethiopia
Ethiopia
These resources offer photos and guides for getting rid of invasives, including edible species, and species which can be turned into useful resources.
Related Information
Related Information
This section includes infographics and articles about the social, economic, and environmental benefits of tackling invasive species in Ethiopia.
Kenya
Kenya
These resources offer photos and guides for getting rid of invasives, including edible species, and species which can be turned into useful resources.
Controlling Pest Pear in Laikipia "Pastoralists in northern Kenya are heavily dependent on livestock. Their lives are being devastated by the non-native cactus Opuntia stricta. This weed has invaded the last good grazing land and when livestock and wildlife eat its fruits the spines can cause infection and death. Chemical and mechanical control methods are expensive and impractical, so we are helping to introduce a new sustainable method: a sap-sucking insect that feeds solely on the cactus."
Principles of Woody Weed Invasions and Management Strategies
Related Information
Related Information
This section includes infographics and articles about the social, economic, and environmental benefits of tackling invasive species in Kenya.
Nigeria
Nigeria
Management of Invasive Species in Nigeria This guide lists some common invasive species, where they come from, how they spread, plus practical ways to use them. Some solutions include using them as building materials, food, or fuel.
Sudan
Sudan
Related Information
This section includes information about tackling invasive species in Sudan.
Tanzania
Tanzania
These resources offer photos and guides for getting rid of invasives, including edible species, and species which can be turned into useful resources.
Related Information
This section includes infographics and articles about the social, economic, and environmental benefits of tackling invasive species in Tanzania.
Europe
Europe
España / Spain
España / Spain
Life Invasaqua: Recursos "En Europa, y particularmente en España y Portugal, el público, los responsables de la gestión y otros grupos clave relacionados con especies exóticas invasoras (EEI) tienen una comprensión sesgada de las amenazas y problemática planteada por estas EEI. Esto dificulta la movilización de sectores relevantes y otras partes interesadas para su gestión y control, especialmente con introducciones que no afectan la salud humana o a intereses económicos importantes. Las EEI y sus impactos no se conocen lo suficiente y se consideran con frecuencia con un escaso efecto socioeconómico.
El proyecto LIFE INVASAQUA (LIFE17 GIE/ES/000515), financiado por el programa LIFE, tiene como principal objetivo apoyar la comunicación, la formación y la difusión de información sobre las Especies Exóticas Invasoras (EEI) acuáticas en España y Portugal."
Portugal
Portugal
Life Invasaqua: Recursos "En Europa, y particularmente en España y Portugal, el público, los responsables de la gestión y otros grupos clave relacionados con especies exóticas invasoras (EEI) tienen una comprensión sesgada de las amenazas y problemática planteada por estas EEI. Esto dificulta la movilización de sectores relevantes y otras partes interesadas para su gestión y control, especialmente con introducciones que no afectan la salud humana o a intereses económicos importantes. Las EEI y sus impactos no se conocen lo suficiente y se consideran con frecuencia con un escaso efecto socioeconómico.
El proyecto LIFE INVASAQUA (LIFE17 GIE/ES/000515), financiado por el programa LIFE, tiene como principal objetivo apoyar la comunicación, la formación y la difusión de información sobre las Especies Exóticas Invasoras (EEI) acuáticas en España y Portugal."
UK
UK
Azolla Control 🌱 "One of the UK’s most invasive plants, the fairy fern or floating water fern causes problems for anglers and water managers. It forms thick mats on the water’s surface which can double in size in a few days, blocking out light and killing aquatic flora and fish. Fragmentation of the fronds makes control by mechanical means virtually impossible. This project involves researching and testing the use of a 2mm-long North American weevil Stenopelmus rufinasus as an agent to control the weed naturally."
Molinia
"Molinia is an aggressive and dominant grass which overwhelms less robust species, and managing it sustainably presents a serious challenge. Changes in management and climate have favoured Molinia and it is now a major issue for many upland areas across the UK. It creates a poor habitat and is very prone to wildfire, but at locations where we placed the salt blocks, the increased grazing and trampling activity of the ponies led to a reduction in sward height and Molinia cover. This facilitated increased germination and establishment of Calluna seedlings and plant species diversity." - Univerity of Plymouth: Research Suggests Dartmoors Ponies Could Play a Critical Role in its Future Health
North America
North America
This selection includes apps that help Canada, the USA, and some also include locations such as Mexico, Central America and US territories. Scroll down further for Canada or US-specific apps and resources.
Don'tMoveFireWood "Transporting firewood long distances can spread harmful forest pests. ... U.S. Customs and Border Protection encourages campers to burn firewood where you obtain it, and avoid moving unburned firewood." This resource includes a Firewood Map and page with various firewood finding options.
Caribbean
Caribbean
Caribbean Invasives: Prevent Invasives in the Caribbean "We are scientists; national; regional and international organisations in a collaborative effort to address the issue of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) in the Caribbean." They also offer a page of Helpful Links.
Central America
Central America
Lionfish Patrol App "By gathering lionfish hunting data from your area (no GPS tracked), we can all find better solutions for removing lionfish more efficiently. Destinations that gather this simple data can catch more lionfish by understanding where they are likely to be. The more lionfish caught the safer the reefs become."
No Mueva La Leña "Si mueves leña, puedes accidentalmente trasladar contigo plagas, insectos y enfermedades que matan a los árboles. Asegúrate de comprar leña donde la vas a quemar, y no la traigas contigo. Cuando vayas de viaje, de camping, de cacería o de pesca, protege a los bosques y a los árboles usando leña local.
Mientras estés aquí, mira nuestra Mapa de leña o visita nuestra Preguntas Frecuentes. Encuentre nuestros recursos en español como carteles y folletos y mas." (Also in English)
USA
USA
Coastal Restoration Toolkit: Invasive Species: Choose A Region Map By clicking the coastal region you need to focus on, the map will take you to an informational page with resources applicable to your state or region including identification guides and who to report invasives to in your area. Also includes resources for Great Lakes states.
1:58 minute video about Stinknet or Stinkweed, and how to get rid of it, before it takes over Pheonix, Arizona.
Florida
Exotic Pet Amnesty Program 🐍 🦎 🦧 "is an effort to reduce the number of nonnative pets released into the wild. Florida residents in possession of nonnative pet species face no legal penalties (regardless of the regulatory status of their pet) and do not pay any fees to surrender their pet through the program. Owners may surrender nonnative pets for any reason at any time. The FWC will facilitate the adoption process and make every effort to place the nonnative pet with an approved adopter."
Texas
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension: AquaPlant 🌊 🌱 "is designed to help land owners identify and manage plants in their ponds or tanks. To best manage your pond vegetation, start by using the Identify a Plant section to correctly identify the plants in your pond, and then select the best management options to fit your needs for specific plants from the Manage a Plant section. Whether you choose to use a herbicide, biological control, or to remove plants manually, this site can help."
Oceana
Oceana
Australia
Australia
Assessing a Biocontrol Agent for Jatropha gossypiifolia "Jatropha gossypiifolia (bellyache bush) is a major invasive plant in northern Australia. Previous biocontrol efforts have focused on insects but the Australian Government is now also keen to explore fungal pathogens. As experts, CABI is carrying out safety and efficacy experiments with the rust pathogen Phakopsora jatrophicola using a strain originating from Trinidad. Results will help the Australian authorities decide whether this rust is suitable for biocontrol of J. gossypiifolia in Australia."
The Australian Biocontrol Hub Includes photos, maps, and other useful data about target species. "Biological control (also called biocontrol) is an environmentally safe and cost-effective control for many situations where you'd prefer to avoid chemical and physical control methods. Biocontrol is the use of one living species, the biocontrol agent, to control an unwanted species, the target.
Weeds are commonly controlled by introducing specialised fungi, insects or mites that inhibit the growth of the target weed, without harming other plants. Biocontrol can't eradicate a pest species, but it can reduce weed populations and slow down their invasive potential."
PestSmart "provides best practice information on how to plan, manage and improve pest animal control programs in Australia."
WeedsAustralia 🌱 "is designed to connect you with knowledge to make informed decisions about managing invasive weeds within Australia."
Myna Birds
PestSmart: Toolkit: Overview of Common Indian Myna Includes a chart of "Legislative status of the Indian myna in Australian states and territories." general info, and links to more resources.
Animal Pest Alert: Common Myna includes images of similar native Australian birds
Fiji
Fiji
Pacific Pests Pathogens Weeds "When crop pests and diseases occur, farmers want help and advice immediately. They don't want to wait and in many cases they cannot wait. Unless they act quickly, the crop could be ruined. This App gives extension staff and lead farmers all the information they need to treat the crop. If there is no way of saving a crop, the steps should help to prevent the problem occurring in the future."
New Zealand
New Zealand
Wilding Watch "allows users to see for themselves the spread of wilding conifers across the country and upload their own images to help identify new invasions across New Zealand,"
Samoa
Samoa
Pacific Pests Pathogens Weeds "When crop pests and diseases occur, farmers want help and advice immediately. They don't want to wait and in many cases they cannot wait. Unless they act quickly, the crop could be ruined. This App gives extension staff and lead farmers all the information they need to treat the crop. If there is no way of saving a crop, the steps should help to prevent the problem occurring in the future."
Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands
Pacific Pests Pathogens Weeds "When crop pests and diseases occur, farmers want help and advice immediately. They don't want to wait and in many cases they cannot wait. Unless they act quickly, the crop could be ruined. This App gives extension staff and lead farmers all the information they need to treat the crop. If there is no way of saving a crop, the steps should help to prevent the problem occurring in the future."
Tonga
Tonga
Pacific Pests Pathogens Weeds "When crop pests and diseases occur, farmers want help and advice immediately. They don't want to wait and in many cases they cannot wait. Unless they act quickly, the crop could be ruined. This App gives extension staff and lead farmers all the information they need to treat the crop. If there is no way of saving a crop, the steps should help to prevent the problem occurring in the future."
South America
South America
Plant Invasions in South America This lists "Non-native plant species with the most records of naturalization in South American countries" their scientific names, how many countries they appear in, which ones, and what regions. The paper also talks about the laws and other protections against invasives. Most Prominent Non-Native Species List
Argentina
Argentina
Brazil
Brazil
Maps
Maps
North America
North America
USA
USA
Coastal Restoration Toolkit: Invasive Species: Choose A Region Map By clicking the coastal region you need to focus on, the map will take you to an informational page with resources applicable to your state or region including identification guides and who to report invasives to in your area. Also includes resources for Great Lakes states.
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