Maine Invasive Species Network

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s (DACF) Maine Natural Areas Program (MNAP) urges nursery professionals, landowners, and land managers to carefully search their properties for the invasive stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum), also known as Japanese Stiltgrass. DACF staff recently confirmed the first known Maine location of this severely invasive plant at a nursery in […]

The Maine Department of Agricultural, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) announced finding egg masses of the invasive spotted lanternfly (SLF) on trees in Maine communities and is urging residents to report any sign of the invasive pest. The egg masses were found on trees from Pennsylvania, where SLF is established, that were planted in Boothbay, Freeport, […]

In a very unfortunate development, invasive milfoil has been discovered in Washington County, in Princeton’s Big Lake. This is the first known infestation east of Augusta. https://www.machiasnews.com/princeton-state-combats-first-invasive-milfoil-infestation-east-augusta  

The Gulf Coast tick successfully established a population over the winter in Fairfield County, CT. That’s a first record for this species sustaining its population in Connecticut and debut in all the Northeast.

– September 5th half or full day, whatever you can contribute – Meet at Camden Hills State Park in the Overflow Parking lot south of the Welcome Booth at 8:15 AM – Please bring your own lunch and water, trimming tools like garden shears, loppers or even hand saws, and work gloves – Wear hiking […]

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking feedback on its proposed list of pests and diseases of concern that are likely to pose a high risk to U.S. agricultural and natural resources. If suggesting additions or changes, please provide references/documentation on how the pest/disease meets the definition […]

The Knotweed Psyllid (Aphalara itadori), a sap-sucking insect native to Japan, was released on June 10 by Dr. Bernd Blossey and colleagues at Cornell University. A week after releasing the 2,000 A. itadori adults at two locations in New York’s Tioga and Broome counties, the researchers found the insects had successfully laid thousands of eggs. […]

July 13, 11am ET Registration link: https://www.northeastipm.org/ipm-in-action/the-ipm-toolbox/tick-ipm-3-asian-longhorned-tick-ipm/?utm_source=standalone&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=tick-ipm-webinars The Asian longhorned tick is a threat to companion animals, livestock, and potentially also to wildlife. Join Dr. Dina Fonseca and Matt Bickerton to learn more about the biology, ecology, and vectorial capacity of this tick species.

Position Description: The Division of Animal and Plant Health CAPS Program is seeking a qualified candidate to assist with field surveys of exotic and invasive plant pests for this current field season. Primary duties include driving a State of Maine vehicle throughout the state to service a variety of insect traps, as well as look […]

Join Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District for an Invasive Plants Workshop!  What are invasive plants? How did they get here? Why and how do they grow here? What impact do they have on our environment? What can we do about them? Join PCSWCD on June 3rd from 9:30am-2:30pm to learn about invasive plant […]