Every Wisconsin landowner faces problems with invasive species on their property. Many simply ignore the situation. They are ignorant of the situation on their land; oblivious to the problems they…
Category: Invasive Plants
Every property has its issues. Learn more about the weeds that threaten your land and how to control them.
If you are like me, prickly ash is not your favorite native shrub. It may very well be a problem on your property because of its sharp thorns and the…
Next week, November 2 – 6, 2020, groups from across the upper midwest will meet online for their biennial invasive species conference, UMISC 2020. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this…
Collect purple loosestrife plants in the spring and introduce beetles in a contained netted environment. Because these beetles feed on the netted plants, they multiply before release throughout the summer. Plant the loosestrife…
For the past year, I have been fielding questions about conservation, biology and invasive species on the forum Quora. It gives me a chance to hear the questions and concerns…
Birdsfoot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus) is a low-growing, perennial broadleaf plant native to Eurasia and North Africa. It was introduced into the United States for erosion control and livestock forage and…
DATCP Lists Palmer amaranth as Prohibited Noxious Weed The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer protection (DATCP) recently issued a new emergency rule listing Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri) as a…
Are you struggling with tough invasive like garlic mustard and reed canary grass? This is a great time to put a serious hurt on these super species. It is also…
The EPA announced that it has awarded 2.7 million dollars to five Wisconsin groups to help control invasive plants in the state. The grants are part of the Great Lakes…
With the early onset of hot weather in Wisconsin, wild parsnip is now starting to bloom. This is the best time to mow this serious invasive plant. Check out this…