Invasive Species
Exotic animal and plant pests are invading Indiana and multiplying, causing economic and visual damage. Fight back by learning the signs, reporting sightings and taking precautions.
Latest news
- DNR adds LaPorte and St. Joseph Counties to Gypsy Moth Quarantine (view)
- Transportation of black walnut products banned in Indiana to prevent introduction of Thousand Cankers Disease (view)
- Tippecanoe County added to emerald ash borer quarantine (view)
Spot the threat
Aquatic (Water) Invasives
Report a sighting
WE NEED YOUR HELP! DNR is looking for sighting information for select species.
If you think you have seen an invasive species, report the sighting by following these steps:
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If possible, get a picture of the species.
DNR Links
- Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Information
- Asian Carp Information
- Invasive Plant Species Assessment Work Group (IPSAWG)
- Indiana Invasive Species Task Force
- Indiana's "Most Unwanted" Invasive Plant Pests
Related Links
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