Rapid Response
The DEC has published a statewide rapid response document that is meant to provide a framework for the response to finding a new species or population. This document follows a step-by-step process of what to do when you have found an invasion and organizes that process in a very clear, action-focused way.
Best Management Practices (BMPS)
Best Management Practices describe the proper treatment techniques as well as timing for invasive species management. Checking prior treatment records is one of the easiest and most important steps to ensure your efforts are successful. The phenology of each species is different and is impacted by growing degree days, weather, and climate. If you are looking for specific BMPs that are not listed, please contact PRISM staff and they can be added to the website.
By Species: By Technique:
By Species: By Technique:
Wisconsin DNR offers a page with best management practices for preventing and minimizing the spread of invasive species. Their page offers several downloadable PDFs for managing specific species including gypsy moth, emerald ash borer, and wetland invasive species.
UConn provides a PDF of Methods for disposing non-native invasive plants at home. They go into detail about many different methods to prevent further spread of invasive plants.
The US Fish and Wildlife Service offers online training modules to teach their staff different methods of management of invasive species. They cover everything from typical mechanical and chemical methods to prescribed burning and grazing.
UConn provides a PDF of Methods for disposing non-native invasive plants at home. They go into detail about many different methods to prevent further spread of invasive plants.
The US Fish and Wildlife Service offers online training modules to teach their staff different methods of management of invasive species. They cover everything from typical mechanical and chemical methods to prescribed burning and grazing.
Diet for a Small Lake, put together by the New York State Federation of Lake Associations (NYSFOLA) and the NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation, is a great book on lake and watershed management basics, including what to do about aquatic invasive species (and is available to anyone as a free PDF). Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Federation also has a best management practices handbook for controlling aquatic invasive species.
Looking for a contractor to get some work done in your preserves and property? We've put together a short list of contractors that do work on invasive species in regions 4 and 5, or you can look at the DEC's Applicator Database to see who meets your needs.
