United States Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Noxious Weeds Program
The APHIS Federal noxious weed program is designed to prevent the introduction into the United States of nonindigenous invasive plants. APHIS noxious weed activities include exclusion and permitting and (in cooperation with other agencies and state agencies) integrated management of introduced weeds, including biological control.
The Weed Program Mission Statement: APHIS will use science-based methods to prevent the introduction of parasitic-plant pests and Federal noxious weeds (including those already regulated and candidates for regulation) into the United States.
Biological Control Program Information
News and Information
- Fact Sheets and Weed Alerts
- On-line Resources
- Receive Noxious Weed Information via the PPQ Stakeholder Registry
- Changes to the Federal Noxious Weed List - New Species Added
Authorities & Regulations
- APHIS Weed Authorities & Regulations
- Proposed Regulations
- Federal Noxious Weed List [Updated: 7/13/16]
Response
- Environmental Documents
- Guidelines for Listing Federal Noxious Weeds
- Guidelines for Delisting Federal Noxious Weeds
- Permits for Weeds and Biological Control Agents
- Technical Advisory Group (TAG) for Biological Control Agents of Weeds
- Weed Risk Assessments
Contact:
Jonathan Jones
4700 River Rd. Unit 137
Riverdale, MD 20737
301.851.2128
jonathan.m.jones@aphis.usda.gov