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HALT THE SPREAD: REPORT & RESPOND TO INVASIONS
Tricia Bethke, USDA APHIS, The Morton Arboretum
What is an invasive species?
“Any species that is non-native to the ecosystem under consideration and whose introduction causes or is likely to cause
economic or environmental harm or harm to human health.” Executive Order 13112
Spotted lanternfly
Where do they come from?
U. of Texas
www.mandsstone.com
How do they get here?
Global Impacts Why do we care?
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How can early detection help?We Care?
475+ known invasive forest pests in US
Other invaders Asian carp
Barberry
European Starlings
Norway maple
Buckthorn
Japanese Honeysuckle
Did you know?
What can you do to help? What is EDDMapS?
Register on EDDMapS
First time only: Register as an EDDMapS user.
1. Go to the EDDMapS website (http://www.eddmaps.org)
2. Select “Report Sightings” from the menu bar.
3. Click the “Register Now” button.
4. Fill out the form with your name, email address, etc.
5. Click the “Submit” button.
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brown marmorated stink bugHalyomorpha halys (Stal) Report detail…way to go Kristen!
Asian longhorned beetle Know signs and symptoms
Distribution map for Asian longhorned beetle Report a plant or pest
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Reporting
Please report any suspect infestations to
Local County Extension Office
IDOA ([email protected])
University of Illinois ([email protected])
Send a sample to us
Like this……. Not like this…..
Where can you go to learn more?
Plant [email protected]
web.extension.illinois.edu/plantclinic
Online resources
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More resources…. So many resources……
GLEDN Find us on Facebook and Twitter!
Help us out, be like Barry!
THANK YOU
Tricia Bethke
Illinois Forest Pest Outreach Coordinator
