Maine Invasive Species Network

State officials at the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF), in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) and the University of Maine Cooperative Extension have confirmed the presence of Swede midge (Contarinia nasturtii) in Franklin County, Maine. UMaine Cooperative Extension made the discovery and this […]

Invasive plants can over-run habitats, change soil ecology, reduce the abundance of food for beneficial insects, and be an eyesore on the landscape.  Come learn how these aggressive species got to Maine, which ones are of top concern, and what you can do to make a difference. Presenter: Nancy Olmstead, Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation […]

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County, Ballston Spa, NY Working as part of the Capital Mohawk Invasive Species Management team, the Terrestrial Invasive Species Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, planning, and delivering terrestrial invasive species prevention, management, and restorationprograms designed to protect the environment from the negative impacts of invasive species. The coordinator will work […]

On September 4, 2019 at 12:00 PM EST, Sarah Wurzbacher will host a webinar to discuss host species, insect life cycle and behavior, control methods, quarantine implications on management activities, ongoing research, and more. As natural areas manager, you should know the potential impacts of this insect and work to educate others inside or outside […]

State of Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry RFP# 201906101 Invasive Forest Pest Outreach and Education The State of Maine is seeking proposals for projectsthat will enhance the Departments efforts to provide Outreach and Education on Invasive Forest Pests, like the Asian longhorned beetle and the emerald ash borer, to the citizens of Maine […]

July 16, 12 noon (MDT) This presentation will cover the biology, identification, and possible control options for spotted lanternfly and other invasive landscape tree pests, such as emerald ash borer and Asian longhorned beetle.

Spotted Lanternfly Conference is the focus of the New York State IPM Program’s Annual IPM conference to be held on August 15 in Binghamton, NY.

Invasive Forest Pests- For those interested in learning about the history of invasive pests in Maine, how to identify them, and how to go about reporting an infestation. The Androscoggin Valley Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) along with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Lisbon Falls, Maine will be presenting a workshop as […]

Cliff Island Corporation for Athletics, Conservation, and Education (“ACE”) is seeking an Invasive Species Management Program Coordinator for Summer 2019. A non-profit organization founded in 1977, ACE has obtained and stewarded open space properties on Cliff Island for the benefit of Island community members and their guests for both active and passive recreation. We provide […]

USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has assessed the potential environmental impacts associated with releasing the Japanese knotweed psyllid (Aphalara itadori) to biologically control Japanese, Giant, and Bohemian knotweeds (Fallopia japonica, F. sachalinensis, and F. x bohemica) within the contiguous United States. These knotweeds are significant invasive weeds. Based on their thorough analysis, […]