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.
Herbicide Mode of Action Master List
Herbicide Resistance Action Committee, 2020
This document provides a detailed spreadsheet for the 2020 HRAC MOA classification update.
Global HRAC MOA Classification Working Group Report
Herbicide Resistance Action Committee, 2020
This document provides a detailed explanation for all revisions to the 2020 HRAC MOA classification update.
Fungicide Mode of Action Groups for Recommendations
Fungicide Resistance Action Committee, 2020
The FRAC Mode of Action (MoA) classification provides growers, advisors, extension staff, consultants and crop protection professionals with a guide to the selection of fungicides for use in an effective and sustainable fungicide resistance management strategy.
Insecticide Mode of Action Classification
Insecticide Resistance Action Committee, 2020
The IRAC Mode of Action(MoA)classification provides growers, advisors, extension staff, consultants and crop protection professionals with a guide to the selection of acaricides or insecticides for use in an effective and sustainable acaricide or insecticide resistance management (IRM) strategy.
A National Road Map for Integrated Pest Management
US Environmental Protection Agency
The goal of the IPM Road Map is to increase adoption, implementation and efficiency of effective, economical and safe pest management practices, and to develop new practices where needed.
PA imapInvasives
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
Resources regarding Pennsylvania invasive species control
Forest Service National Strategic Framework forInvasive Species Management
US Department of Agriculture
This framework is intended to provide broad strategic direction for the Forest Service’s programs, spanning the NFS Research and Development (R&D), and State and Private Forestry (S&PF) Deputy Areas, and International Programs. This document supersedes the National Strategy and Implementation Plan for Invasive Species Management (2004) and is intended to clarify the roles of the deputy areas of the Forest Service regarding invasive species programs.
National Invasive Species Council Management Plan 2016 - 2018
National Invasive Species Council
The Management Plan identifies the high priority, interdepartmental actions that the Federal government and its partners can take to prevent, eradicate, and control invasive species, as well as recover species and restore habitats and other assets adversely impacted by invasive species.
Safeguarding America's Lands and Waters from Invasive Species
US Department of Interior
The Framework provides the structure to identify strategic and shared priorities for focusing limited resources and enhancing partnerships and on-the-ground actions necessary to stem the tide of invasive species.
Rapid Response Plan and Procedures for Responding to Aquatic Invasive Species
Pennsylvania Invasive Species Council
This rapid response plan for aquatic invasive species (AIS) is an inter-agency decision support tool designed to aid regulatory agencies in conducting a coordinated and structuredresponse to new AIS infestations.
Aquatic Invasive Species in Pennsylvania
Penn State Extension
This video outlines particular aquatic invasive species that are a challenge in the state of Pennsylvania.
Invasive Plants of Pennsylvania
PAWRCP
Take a quick look at some of the more common invasive plants in Pennsylvania. Invasives are non-natives that take over an area and cause harm to the environment, to human health or to the economy.
Deciding If and When to Treat for Spotted Lanternfly on Ornamentals
PennState Extension
Some insect pests have one life stage that is especially vulnerable to insecticides but have other life stages that are harder to control. Spotted lanternfly is different.
Spotted Lanternfly Management Resources
PennState Extension
Spotted lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive insect that has spread throughout Pennsylvania since its discovery in Berks County in 2014. Use the resources to safely manage SLF on your property or for your business.
How You Can Comply with the Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine Regulations
PennState Extension
Some tips to help you avoid spreading Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) and be in compliance with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) regulations.
