Pennsylvania Invasive Species Events

This webinar will introduce the concept of invasive species through the Pennsylvania Governor's Invasive Species Council and its proposed partnerships for regional invasive species management (PRISM) program.

Join us to learn about the environmental and agricultural impacts of invasive species in Pennsylvania. We'll discuss invasive plants, insects, pathogens, and animals, and how to mitigate their spread.

Discover how to identify and manage spongy moths, and learn practical steps to reduce the damage this invasive pest causes to forests and communities.

Explore beech leaf disease, an emerging threat to beech trees, and learn how the nematode Litylenchus crenatae mccannii is identified, spreads, and affects forest and landscape health.

Learn how to identify and manage crape myrtle bark scale (CMBS) and explore sustainable strategies to reduce the impact of this emerging invasive pest.

Explore the benefits and challenges of the multicolored Asian lady beetle and learn how this introduced species impacts homes, vineyards, and native ecosystems.

Introductory webinar explores invasive insects, their spread, and impacts on agriculture and ecosystems, plus early detection and prevention steps for volunteers, professionals, and the public.

Protect ornamental and vegetable crops by learning to identify Thrips parvispinus, recognize its damage, and apply effective monitoring and IPM strategies.

Identify Chinese yam and distinguish it from look-alike species while exploring its biology, impacts, spread, and proven strategies for prevention, control, and long-term management.

Explore how ornamental cultivars are developed to reduce invasive impacts and learn about research, regulations, and tools supporting responsible landscape choices.

Learn how Japanese knotweed spreads, how to identify it, and which control strategies work best—ideal for Master Gardeners, professionals, and invasive species educators.