Resources
Helpful links to federal agencies, state services, and research organizations focused on plant health.
Federal Agencies
USDA APHIS - Plant Health
Federal regulatory programs for plant health, pest detection, and quarantine information.
Visit siteUSDA Forest Service - Forest Health Protection
National surveys, monitoring, and management of forest insects and diseases.
Visit siteNational Invasive Species Information Center
A gateway to invasive species information covering federal, state, and local resources.
Visit siteUSDA Plants Database
Comprehensive plant information including distribution maps and species profiles.
Visit siteMonitoring & Reporting
Early Detection & Distribution Mapping System (EDDMapS)
Web-based system for documenting invasive species and pest distribution.
Visit siteForest Health Technology Enterprise Team
Technology and tools for forest health monitoring and management.
Visit siteSentinel Plant Network
Network of gardens and arboreta monitoring for high-consequence plant pests.
Visit siteState Extension Services
Cooperative Extension System
Find your state extension service for local plant health expertise and diagnostics.
Visit siteNational Plant Diagnostic Network
Network of plant diagnostic labs across the country that can identify pests and diseases.
Visit siteeXtension - Plant Health
Educational resources and expert-reviewed articles on plant health topics.
Visit siteResearch & Education
American Phytopathological Society
Scientific organization dedicated to the study and management of plant diseases.
Visit siteEntomological Society of America
Resources on insect science including pest identification and management.
Visit siteInvasive Plant Atlas of the United States
Distribution data and identification resources for invasive plants.
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