Asian long-horned beetles are a threat to New York's woodlands.
Invasive Pests
What is an Invasive Species?
Invasive species are non-native species that can cause harm to the environment, the economy or to human health. Invasives come from all around the world. As international trade increases, so does the rate of invasive species introductions. Invasive species are one of the greatest threats to New York's biodiversity. They cause or contribute to: habitat degradation and loss; the loss of native fish, wildlife and tree species; the loss of recreational opportunities and income; and crop damage and diseases in humans and livestock ( from the New York Dept. of Environmental Conservation).
Contact
Melinda Meddaugh
Agriculture & Food Systems Issue Leader
mm2592@cornell.edu
(845) 292-6180 Ext. 116
Last updated May 6, 2022
Don't Move Firewood!
Firewood Transport Rules were revised August 2012 to improve regulatory compliance and enforcement. The existence of this regulation helps prevent firewood infested with invasive insects such as emerald ash borer and Asian long-horned beetle from being transported throughout the state, destroying trees from one place to another.
For Forest Owners
Cornell's ForestConnect provides forest owners with educational resources to help them make decisions about the management of their property.
New York State IPM
The New York State IPM Program at Cornell University develops sustainable ways to manage pests and helps people to use methods that minimize environmental, health, and economic risks.
FREE INVASIVE SPECIES ID
Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC) has partnered with the Catskill Regional Invasive Species Partnership (CRISP) to help with the early detection of and rapid response to invasive species in Sullivan County. CCESC offers FREE identification services for all potential invasive species throughout the year. Samples of plants and insects can be brought to the CCESC office, or a photo can be emailed to scmghelpline@cornell.edu.
What is an invasive species?
According to the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation invasive species are non-native species that can cause harm to the environment, the economy or to human health. Invasives come from all around the world. As international trade increases, so does the rate of invasive species introductions.
Why are invasive species a threat?
Invasive species threaten nearly every aspect of our world and are one of the greatest threats to New York's biodiversity. They cause or contribute to:
- Habitat degradation and loss
- The loss of native fish, wildlife and tree species
- The loss of recreational opportunities and income
- Crop damage and diseases in humans and livestock
