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Invasive Honeysuckle Increase Risk of Tick-Borne Disease in Suburbs

ScienceDaily (Oct. 12, 2010) — "You don't have to go out into the woods anymore," says tick expert Brian F. Allan, PhD, who just completed a postdoctoral appointment at Washington University in St. Louis. "The deer are bringing tick-borne disease to ...
Japanese Stiltgrass Fungus Disease Spreading Through Region

Finally some good news about controlling Japanese stiltgrass. Read this article in the Hur Herald by Forester Russ Richardson: http://www.hurherald.com/cgi-bin/db_scripts/articles?Action=user_view&db=articles_hurherald&id=40557 Enter "japanese...
Neighbors Against Bad Bugs (NABB)

The EAB Outreach and Education Team at Purdue University welcomes you to NABB, the program where Purdue Master Gardeners work with local Neighborhood Associations and other volunteer groups to combat invasive insects that destroy our trees. For details, ...
A Dose of Diversity

Scientists are discovering that species extinctions fuel the rise and spread of infectious diseases and hinder medical research To learn more, read this article on the National Wildlife Foundation website, http://nwf.org/News-and-Magazines/National-Wild...
Tree-of-Heaven (Ailanthus Verticillium Wilt)

Sometimes it seems that controlling non-native invasive species is all disappointing with new invasive plants or animals arriving all the time. Here is a glimmer of hope when it come to Tree-of-Heaven (Ailanthus). Ailanthus is invading the Brown County ...
DNR seeks public input on statewide forestry strategy draft

A draft of a proposed five-year statewide forest strategy that seeks to enhance the ability of Indiana public, private and urban forests' ability to conserve soil and water resources has been released for public comment and review. Read more......
Kudos to Neuhouser Landscaping in Fort Wayne - they have stopped selling invasive plants!

Due to the findings of a group of 21 Indiana Environmental, Business, and Acadmic Organizations, Neuhouser's has voluntarily STOPPED THE SALE of the top most Invasive Plants in Indiana. We encourage all gardeners to stop purchasing these plants as well. ...
A Guide to Nonnative Invasive Plants Inventoried in the North by Forest Inventory and Analysis

The U.S. Forest Service has a new publication entitled, “A Guide to Nonnative Invasive Plants Inventoried in the North by Forest Inventory and Analysis.” You can download a copy at http://www.treesear ch.fs.fed. us/pubs/34183....
Fungus Tapped to Take on Kudzu

Kudzu, "The Vine that Ate the South," could meet its match in a naturally occurring fungus that Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists have formulated as a biologically based herbicide. Read the complete article......
Secretary Salazar Announces $144,000 for Habitat Improvement On Private Lands in Indiana

Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced that $144,000 has been made available in Indiana to restore fish and wildlife habitat on private lands through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The funding will support voluntary habitat improveme...
A First for Indiana - Invasive Species Legislation

Background: In 2007 Representative Clyde Kersey and Senator Sue Landske introduced resolutions recommending that the Natural Resources Study Committee “establish a task force to study the economic and environmental impact...
Scientists Identify Weevil As Biocontrol For Invasive Garlic Mustard

ScienceDaily (July 27, 2009) — A promising biocontrol agent for garlic mustard, one of the most problematic invaders of temperate forests in North America, has been identified by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and cooperators. Read the ...
Governor Daniels Creates Invasive Species Task Force in Indiana

Council will Help Battle Expensive Invasive Species Problem INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA — August 13, 2009 — Using a pen made from the invasive grass phragmites, Governor Mitch Daniels signed into law legislation creating the state Invasive Species Coun...