Invasive Species and Pest Control
Preventing the introduction and spread of harmful species is the most cost-effective approach to eliminating or reducing these threats. This area contains resources applicable to the maintenance of invasive species and appropriate measures for various aspects of pest control.
Weed control: Japanese Stiltgrass [Microstegium vimineum (Trin.) A. Camus]
Penn State Extension, 2020
Japanese stiltgrass, also known as Nepalese browntop and Mary's grass, is a highly invasive weed along roadsides bordering wooded areas, in infrequently mowed naturalized rough areas on golf courses, as well as in shaded or partially shaded parks and lawns.
Weed control: Common chickweed [Stellaria media (L.) Vill.]
Penn State Extension, 2020
Common chickweed is a weed of home lawns, parks, golf courses, and athletic fields.
Weed control: Nimblewill (Muhlenbergia schreberi)
Penn State Extension, 2015
Nimblewill is a native warm season perennial grass. It is extremely common, especially in older lawns.
Iron in Turfgrass Irrigation Water
Penn State Extension, 2021
The presence of higher-than-normal iron concentrations in water samples may be of concern to turfgrass managers due to possible negative effects on irrigation systems and other cosmetic problems.
Pesticide Storage and Security
Penn State Extension, 2017
This article describes the proper procedures for storing pesticides and application equipment.
How to Remove the Invasive Plants Threatening Native Plants
VPM, 2020
This video highlights Jim Hurley from Blue Ridge PRISM, a volunteer group focused on helping property owners identify and remove invasive plants that are threatening natives.
Invasive Species Spotlight: Purple Loosestrife
PA DCNR, 2020
Purple loosestrife is a common invasive plant in Pennsylvania. Its flowers are commonly seen along wetlands, stream banks, and other wet areas. This prolific plant overtakes habitat and out competes native plants -- lowering diversity and preventing native wildlife from getting the nutrition they need.
Invasive species: Bush honeysuckle
The State Journal-Register, 2013
Bush honeysuckle invades the forest, crowding out native wildflowers and suppressing the growth of new oak and hickory trees.
Invasive Plants
HortTube with Jim Putnam, 2020
This video highlights common ornamental plants found in home and park landscapes that become invasive problems.
The Effects of Invasive Species
New Jersey Audobon, 2020
This video highlights invasive species common to the mid-Atlantic region and demonstrates some of the effects specific species can create when uncontrolled.
Fighting nonnative, invasive plants at Jacobsburg
lehighvalleylive.com, 2016
Robert Neitz, manager at Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center in Bushkill Township, shows some of the park’s nonnative, invasive plant species and discusses efforts to fight them.
Removing Invasive Species Along Ohio Waterways
Ohio DNR, 2019
The ODNR's Scenic Rivers Program works with local volunteers to remove invasive species along the Little Darby in Madison County, Ohio
A Guide to the Control and Management of Invasive Phragmites
US Fish & Wildlife Service
The goal of this guide is to provide information about effective methods to control and manage phragmites.
Phragmites: Questions and Answers
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
This fact-sheet outlines questions and answers about Non-native Phragmites, also known as common reed, is a perennial, aggressive wetland grass that outcompetes native plants and displacesnative animals.
Herbicide Mode of Action Classification
Herbicide Resistance Action Committee, 2020
There are many varieties of herbicides that help to manage weeds in different ways. Use this guide for finding herbicides by their mode of action.
