Other Invasive Species
Profiles for a selection of high priority regional invasive species can be found below.
Image | Name | Description | Fact Sheet | BMPs |
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Photo Credit: Alisha Switzer |
American BullfrogLithobates catesbeianus |
Bullfrogs are voracious, unspecialized predators, eating a variety of prey, including native frog species. | Tackling American Bullfrog - July 2023 | Best Management Practices for American Bullfrog - August 2021 |
Photo credit: Bruce Watt, University of Maine, Bugwood.org |
European Chafer BeetleAmphimallon majale |
European chaffer beetle larvae can damage turfgrass, lawns, and sports fields. | Tackling European Chafer Beetle - August 2021 | Best Management Practices for European Chafer Beetle - August 2021 |
Photo credit: Sean McCann |
European Fire AntMyrmica rubra |
If disturbed, European fire ants will repeatedly sting people, pets and wildlife that come close to their nests. | Tackling European Fire Ant - August 2021 | Best Management Practices for European Fire Ant - August 2021 |
Photo credit: Joseph Berger, Bugwood.org |
Japanese BeetlePopillia japonica |
Japanese beetle is a destructive insect, known for its voracious appetite and ability to quickly defoliate plants, damaging landscapes and reducing crop yields. | Tackling Japanese Beetle - October 2023 | Best Management Practices for Japanese Beetle - October 2023 |