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Preventing the Introduction and Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species |
About aquatic invasive species and fish diseases in New York and how they are spread |
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Sea Lamprey |
Sea lamprey and sea lamprey control by the Lake Champlain Fish and Wildlife Management Cooperative - - New York State DEC; Vermont Fish and Wildlife; and the US Fish and Wildlife Service |
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Northern Snakehead Fish |
Description of northern snakehead fish, distribution in New York, identifying characteristics, contact information |
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Chinese Mitten Crab Alert |
Chinese Mitten Crab (Eriocheir sinensis) may be the newest invader in the Hudson River |
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Aquatic Invasive Species Eradication Grant Program |
The Aquatic Invasive Species Grant Program provides State assistance to Municipalities and Not-For-Profit Corporations for projects designed to eradicate infestations of aquatic invasive species |
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Terrestrial Invasive Species Eradication Grant Program |
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will provide State assistance funding through reimbursement for projects to eradicate terrestrial species identified as being invasive within the boundaries of NYS |
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Tent Caterpillars and Gypsy Moths
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A brief description of Forest Tent Caterpillar (Malacosoma disstria), Eastern Tent Caterpillar (Malacosoma americanum) and Gypsy Moth (Lymantria dispar) |
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Invasive Insects |
Some of the tools DEC's Forest Health and Protection staff use to fight invasive species threatening our forests |
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Giant Hogweed |
This plant (Heracleum mantegazzianum) is a federal noxious and invasive weed that can cause severe skin and eye irritation, painful blistering, permanent scarring and blindness |
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Attention Boaters and Anglers: Don't Spread Invasive Species! |
Information about properly inspecting and cleaning boating and fishing equipment to prevent the spread of aquatic nuisance invasive species |
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Disinfection Techniques for Fishing and Boating Equipment |
Recommended Drying and Disinfection Techniques for Fishing and Boating Equipment to prevent the spread of unwanted aquatic invasive species and diseases |
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Invasive Species Disposal Stations |
In an effort to combat the introduction and spread of invasive aquatic species Invasive Species Disposal Stations have been installed at many DEC boat launches and fishing access sites |
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Common Aquatic Invasive Species of NY |
Some Common Invasive Plant and Animal Species in New York State that may be transported by anglers and boaters |
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Emerald Ash Borer |
The emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) infests and kills North American ash species. NYS is now surrounded by states/provinces with known infestations (Ontario, Quebec, Pennsylvania). This page has general information on the beetle and links to numerous other DEC EAB pages |
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Firewood and Invasive Insects |
Don't Move Firewood - you could be killing our trees! Information about NYS firewood regulation for control of the spread of wood boring insects |
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Tree Pests and Diseases |
This page can help you find out about the biology, symptoms, hosts, and available control strategies of many of the insects and diseases that can harm trees and forests in New York State, including emerald ash borer, Asian long-horned beetle, hemlock woolly adelgid, sirex woodwasp, gypsy moths, tent caterpillars, pine shoot beetles and viburnum leaf beetles |
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Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey (CAPS) |
The primary objective of CAPS is the early detection of exotic plant pests to minimize agricultural production costs and enhance product quality and marketability |
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Landscape & Greenhouse Pests |
Information on: Hemlock Woolly Adelgid, Viburnum Leaf Beetle, Ramorum Blight (Sudden Oak Death Syndrome), Giant Hogweed, and Chrysanthemum White Rust |
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Fruit & Vegetable Invaders |
Information on: Pink Hibiscus Mealybug, Winter Moth, European Crane Fly, Swede Midge, Southern Bacterial Wilt, Fruit Tree Tortrix Moth, Plum Pox Virus |
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Additional Invaders and Pests |
Information on: Goatsrue |
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Forest Health Invaders |
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