What can I do to fight invasive species?
The simplest thing anybody can do to help fight invasive species is to Not plant or transmit an invasive species. Check to see if a plant is invasive before planting it. Do not empty aquariums or dump houseplants into the wild. Be sure to clean your shoes and brush off your clothes after being in an area with invasive species. Report any occurrence of invasive species, especially federal noxious weeds, to your local county extension agent. Volunteer with natural resource agencies to control invasive species. Eradicate or control populations of invasive species on your own land. Spread the word; tell your neighbors if you see invasive species on their land. Don’t hesitate! Begin control efforts as soon as you find invasives on your land. Controlling small infestations is more effective and economical than trying to control a well-established, rapidly spreading infestation.
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