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Purple Loosestrife, John D. Byrd, Mississippi State University, Bugwood.org |
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Report These Invaders! The species to watch for are: Purple Loosestrife, Spotted Knapweed, Smooth Cordgrass, Leafy Spurge and Giant Hogweed. For
information on how to identify the plants.
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Russian Knapweed Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org |
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If you encounter these invaders, please
report them, noting the location of the invasive species. Take photos if possible and send them via the reporting form.
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Smooth Cordgrass Joseph M. DiTomaso, University of California - Davis, Bugwood.org |
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Avoid travelling through infested areas when you find them. It is extremely easy to carry seeds on shoes, clothing, animals, gear and equipment.
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Leafy Spurge Steve Dewey, Utah State University, Bugwood.org |
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Clean all potential seed transmission vectors after leaving an infested area as soon as possible.
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Giant Hogweed Terry English, USDA APHIS PPQ, Bugwood.org |
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Early Detection and Rapid Response is the most effective way to mitigate the invasive species threat in Alaska. Go to
EDDMaps.org to report an infestation.
