Box Tree Moth Found in Kent County, Delaware
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service reported the discovery of the box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis) recently at a Kent County home.
DISC Small Grants Program
The Delaware Invasive Species Council (DISC) is offering funding through our small grants program. We encourage interested groups and individuals to submit proposals for projects that address an invasive species problem in Delaware. Approximately $2,000 is available to fund one or several projects with a start date of February 15th, 2023 with a one year completion deadline. Please refer to the Request For Proposals for complete details. All proposals are due by 5 PM on January 31, 2023.
Red Lionfish
Contact Edna Stetzar to report sightings: Edna.Stetzar@delaware.gov Lionfish Alert for Delaware! Please spread the word and report sightings of this voracious invasive that could be in our waters! The Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife is interested in documenting the occurrence of lionfish (Pterois volitans and P. miles) off the coast of Delaware. Lionfish are native to the western Pacific Ocean, but have become well established along the east coast of the U.S. from Florida to North Carolina. Warm eddies generated…
Spotted Lanternfly – Update
Effective July 12, 2022, the Delaware Department of Agriculture will expand the spotted lanternfly quarantine zone to include Sussex County. Established populations have been found n Georgetown, Milford, Seaford, Ocean View, and Rehoboth. To report spotted lanternfly: Whenever possible, destroy positively identified spotted lanternfly with registered insecticides and discard them. Efforts to identify and destroy spotted lanternfly will help your property and community.
Fowl Ticks
The fowl or poultry tick (Argas persicus) was newly detected in Delaware at a location in Kent County. This species, which is native to Asia but widely distributed around the world, is considered a major pest of poultry and linked to numerous avian health issues. This marks the first record of a soft tick (family Argasidae) in the state, with all other documented species being hard ticks (family Ixodidae). Poultry keepers are advised to monitor for tick infestations and report…
Zebra Mussels found on moss balls sold as aquarium plants
March 4, 2021: Zebra Mussels have been found attached to and inside of Betta Buddy Marimo Balls (moss balls) that are being sold in aquarium and pet shops. They were first reported in the state of Washington, but these moss balls are distributed across the U.S. and are being found in other states. They have not been found in Delaware yet, but it is important to keep an eye out. If you find Zebra Mussels in moss balls, please document…
Grant Opportunity from the Mid-Atlantic Panel on Aquatic Invasive Species!
The Mid-Atlantic Panel on Aquatic Invasive Species is requesting proposals for their annual small grant competition.
Controlling Japanese Barberry Helps Stop Spread of Tick-Borne Diseases
A 2012 article from UConn Today
Maryland: Statewide Eyes Program Calls on Citizens to Help Find Invasive Plants
“Citizens and scientists are working together to tackle the problem of invasive plants on state lands through the Maryland Department of Natural Resources
NISAW 2016: The Great Impact of One Community
To kick of National Invasive Species Awareness Week 2016, DISC is featuring an article by our own Education and Outreach Committee Co-Chair, Greg Gagliano on his invasive removal work in Arden, Delaware.