New Jersey Invasive Species Strike Team 2021 Invasive Species List

New Jersey Invasive Species Strike Team period of flowering period of flowering and 2021 Invasive Species List [Sorted by Taxa, followed by Scientific Name] fruiting Includes Strike Team Target & Watch Species along with all Widespread Invasive Species in New Jersey period of ripe fruit availabilty Pests & Pathogen Phenology: A=adult stage, I=Immature Stage, E=Egg Stage, S=Symptoms Visible

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6 fish Channa argus Northern snakehead wildlife Freshwater Widespread Widespread High 2

7 fish Ctenopharyngodon idella grass carp wildlife Freshwater Widespread Widespread High None

8 fish Culaea inconstans brook stickleback wildlife Freshwater Target Stage 2 High 2 9 fish Cyprinus carpio common carp wildlife Freshwater Widespread Widespread High None

10 fish Hypophthalmichthys motitnx silver carp wildlife Freshwater Target Stage 0 High 1

11 fish Hypophthalmichthys nobilis bighead carp wildlife Freshwater Target Stage 0 High 1

12 fish Lepomis cyanellus green sunfish wildlife Freshwater Widespread Widespread High None

13 fish Lepomis gulosus warmouth wildlife Freshwater Target Stage 2 High 2

14 fish Misgurnus anguillicaudatus oriental weatherfish wildlife Freshwater Target Stage 2 High 2

15 fish Monopterus albus Asian swamp eel wildlife Freshwater Target Stage 1 High 1 16 fish Piaractus brachypomus red-bellied pacu wildlife Freshwater Target Stage 0 Moderate 1

17 fish Pterois volitans lionfish wildlife Marine Target Stage 0 High 1

18 fish Neogobius melanostomus Round Goby wildlife Freshwater Target Stage 0 High 1

19 fish Micropterus henshalli Alabama Bass wildlife Freshwater Target Stage 0 High 1

20 fish Micropterus punctulatus Spotted Bass wildlife Freshwater Target Stage 0 High 1

21 fish Ictalurus furcatus Blue Catfish wildlife Marine Target Stage 0 High 1

22 fish Pylodictis olivaris flathead catfish wildlife Freshwater Target Stage 3 High 2

23 insect Adelges tsugae hemlock woolly adelgid insect Terrestrial Widespread Widespread High 3 I A A I I 24 insect Aedes albopictus Asian tiger mosquito insect Terrestrial Widespread Widespread Moderate None

25 insect Agrilus planipennis emerald ash borer insect Terrestrial Widespread Widespread High 3 A A A A A 26 insect Agrilus sulcicollis European oak-boring beetle insect Terrestrial Target Stage 0 High 1 27 insect Anoplophora glabripennis Asian longhorned beetle insect Terrestrial Target Stage 0 High 1 A A A A A A 28 insect Aradus cinnamomeus pine flat bug insect Terrestrial Target Stage 0 High 1

A A A / / / 29 insect Dendroctonus frontalis southern pine beetle insect Terrestrial Widespread Stage 3 High 4 A A S S S 30 insect Lilioceris lilii lily leaf beetles insect Terrestrial Target Stage 1 High 1 A A A I / / / / 31 insect Lycorma delicatula Spotted lanternfly insect Terrestrial Widespread Widespread High 3 E E E E I I A A A E E E

Page 1 of 22 New Jersey Invasive Species Strike Team period of flowering period of flowering and 2021 Invasive Species List [Sorted by Taxa, followed by Scientific Name] fruiting Includes Strike Team Target & Watch Species along with all Widespread Invasive Species in New Jersey period of ripe fruit availabilty Pests & Pathogen Phenology: A=adult stage, I=Immature Stage, E=Egg Stage, S=Symptoms Visible

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I / 32 insect Lymantria dispar asiatica Asian gypsy moth insect Terrestrial Target Stage 0 High 1 E E E E I I A A A E E E 33 insect Lymantria monacha nun moth insect Terrestrial Target Stage 0 High 1

34 insect Lymatria dispar dispar European gypsy moth insect Terrestrial Widespread Stage 3 High 3 E E E E I I A A A E E E 35 insect Phytomyza gymnostoma Allium leaf miner insect Terrestrial Watch Stage 0 Moderate None 36 insect Pyrrhalta viburni Viburnum leaf beetle insect Terrestrial Widespread Widespread High None 37 insect Scolytus intricatus European oak bark beetle insect Terrestrial Target Stage 0 High 1

38 insect Sirex noctilio Sirex woodwasp insect Terrestrial Watch Stage 0 Moderate 3 A A A A 39 insect Solenopsis invicta red imported fire ant insect Terrestrial Target Stage 0 High 1 40 insect Tetropium fuscum brown spruce longhorn beetle insect Terrestrial Target Stage 0 Moderate 1 41 insect Tomicus piniperda larger pine shoot beetle insect Terrestrial Target Stage 2 Moderate 1 42 insect Vespa crabro European hornet insect Terrestrial Widespread Widespread Moderate None 43 insect Vespa mandarinia Asian giant hornet insect Terrestrial Target Stage 0 High 1

44 insect Xylosandrus crassiusculus granulate ambrosia beetle insect Terrestrial Widespread Widespread Mild None

45 insect Xylosandrus germanus black stem borer insect Terrestrial Watch Stage 1 Mild none 46 insect Xylosandrus mutilatus camphor shoot borer insect Terrestrial Target Stage 0 Moderate 1 47 invertebrate Anodontoides ferussacianus cylindrical papershell wildlife Freshwater Target Stage 0 High 1

48 invertebrate Amynthas agrestis crazy worms invertebrate Terrestrial Target Stage 3 High 4 I I A A A A A 49 invertebrate Aporrectodea limicola earthworm (Lumbricidae) Not Included Terrestrial Widespread Widespread High None 50 invertebrate Bipalium adventitium Asian planarian species insect Terrestrial Watch Stage 0 Moderate None 51 invertebrate Carcinus maenas European green crab wildlife Marine Widespread Widespread Moderate None 52 invertebrate Dendrobaena octaedra earthworm (Lumbricidae) Not Included Terrestrial Widespread Widespread High None 53 invertebrate Eisenia rosea earthworm (Lumbricidae) Not Included Terrestrial Widespread Widespread High None

54 invertebrate Eriocheir sinensis Chinese mitten crab wildlife Marine Widespread Widespread High 2

55 invertebrate Gonionemus vertens clinging jellyfish invertebrate Marine Target Stage 1 Moderate None 56 invertebrate Haemaphysalis longicornis East Asian Tick invertebrate Terrestrial Target Stage 3 Moderate None 57 invertebrate Hemigrapsus sanguineus Asian shore crab wildlife Marine Widespread Widespread High None 58 invertebrate Lumbricus rubellus earthworm (Lumbricidae) Not Included Terrestrial Widespread Widespread High None 59 invertebrate Lumbricus terrestris earthworm (Lumbricidae) Not Included Terrestrial Widespread Widespread High None 60 invertebrate Orconectes obscurus Allegheny crayfish invertebrate Freshwater Target Stage 2 Moderate 1 61 invertebrate Orconectes rusticus rusty crayfish wildlife Freshwater Widespread Widespread High None 62 invertebrate Orconectes virilis virile crayfish invertebrate Freshwater Target Stage 1 Moderate 1 63 invertebrate Procambarus clarkii red swamp crawfish invertebrate Freshwater Target Stage 3 Moderate 2 64 mammal Felis domesticus feral cats wildlife Terrestrial Widespread Widespread High None 65 mammal Myocastor coypus nutria wildlife Terrestrial Target Stage 0 High 1

66 mammal Sus scrofa pig (feral) wildlife Terrestrial Target Stage 0 High 1 67 mollusk Cepaea nemoralis Brown-lipped snail wildlife Terrestrial Widespread Widespread Moderate None 68 mollusk Cipangopaludina chinensis malleata Chinese mystery snail wildlife Freshwater Target Stage 2 Moderate 1 69 mollusk Corbicula fulminea Asian clam wildlife Freshwater Widespread Widespread High None 70 mollusk Dreissena bugensis quagga mussel wildlife Freshwater Target Stage 0 High 1 71 mollusk Dreissena polymorpha zebra mussel wildlife Freshwater Target Stage 0 High 1 72 mollusk Limax maximus Leopard slug wildlife Terrestrial Widespread Widespread High None

Page 2 of 22 New Jersey Invasive Species Strike Team period of flowering period of flowering and 2021 Invasive Species List [Sorted by Taxa, followed by Scientific Name] fruiting Includes Strike Team Target & Watch Species along with all Widespread Invasive Species in New Jersey period of ripe fruit availabilty Pests & Pathogen Phenology: A=adult stage, I=Immature Stage, E=Egg Stage, S=Symptoms Visible

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Number Taxa Scientific Name Common Name Category Grouping Status Code Code Code January February March April May June July August September October November December 1 bird Carpodacus mexicanus house finch bird Terrestrial Widespread Widespread Mild None 73 mollusk Littorina littorea European periwinkle wildlife Marine Widespread Widespread High None 74 mollusk Potamopyrgus antipodarum New Zealand mud snail wildlife Freshwater Target Stage 1 Moderate 1 75 mollusk Rangia cuneata Wedge rangia wildlife Marine Widespread Widespread High None 76 mollusk Sinanodonta woodiana Chinese pond mussel wildlife Freshwater Target Stage 0 High 1 77 mollusk Utterbackia imbecillis Paper pondshell wildlife Freshwater Widespread Widespread High None animal 78 pathogen Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis chytrid pathogen of frogs pathogen Terrestrial Watch Stage 0 High None animal 79 pathogen Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans chytrid pathogen of salamanders pathogen Terrestrial Watch Stage 0 High None

plant 80 pathogen Bretziella fagacearum oak wilt pathogen Terrestrial Watch Stage 0 High 1 S S S plant 81 pathogen Cronartium ribicola white pine blister rust pathogen Terrestrial Widespread Widespread High 3 plant 82 pathogen Cryphonectria parasitica chestnut blight or canker pathogen Terrestrial Widespread Widespread High None plant 83 pathogen Discula destructiva dogwood anthracnose pathogen Terrestrial Widespread Widespread Moderate None plant 84 pathogen Haplosporidium nelsonii MSX of Oysters pathogen Marine Widespread Widespread High None

plant 85 pathogen Neonectria coccinea var. faginata beech bark disease pathogen Terrestrial Widespread Widespread High None animal 86 pathogen Ophidiomyces ophiodiicola snake fungal disease pathogen Terrestrial Widespread Widespread High None plant 87 pathogen Ophiostoma ulmi Dutch elm disease pathogen Terrestrial Widespread Widespread Moderate None plant 88 pathogen Perkinsus marinus Dermo disease pathogen Marine Widespread Widespread High None plant 89 pathogen Phytophthora cinnamomi Phytophthora root rot pathogen Terrestrial Watch Widespread Moderate 4 plant 90 pathogen Phytophthora ramorum sudden oak death pathogen Terrestrial Watch Stage 0 High 1 animal 91 pathogen Pseudogymnoascus destructans White nose syndrome pathogen Terrestrial Widespread Widespread High None

Ophiognomonia clavigignentii- plant 92 pathogen juglandacearum butternut canker pathogen Terrestrial Widespread Widespread High None

plant 93 pathogen UNKNOWN Beech leaf disease pathogen Terrestrial Target Stage 2 High 1

plant 94 pathogen Xylella fastidiosa bacterial leaf scorch pathogen Terrestrial Widespread Widespread Moderate 4 S S 95 plant Acer ginnala Amur maple tree Forest Target Stage 1 Moderate 1 96 plant Acer palmatum Japanese maple tree Forest Target Stage 2 Moderate 1 97 plant Acer platanoides Norway maple tree Forest Widespread Widespread High None 98 plant Acer pseudoplatanus sycamore maple tree Forest Target Stage 1 High 1 99 plant Achyranthes japonica Japanese chaff flower herbs/forbs Forest Watch Stage 0 Moderate None Open Wetland 100 plant Acorus calamus American sweetflag herbs/forbs Habitat Widespread Widespread High None

Page 3 of 22 New Jersey Invasive Species Strike Team period of flowering period of flowering and 2021 Invasive Species List [Sorted by Taxa, followed by Scientific Name] fruiting Includes Strike Team Target & Watch Species along with all Widespread Invasive Species in New Jersey period of ripe fruit availabilty Pests & Pathogen Phenology: A=adult stage, I=Immature Stage, E=Egg Stage, S=Symptoms Visible

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101 plant Actinidia arguta hardy kiwi vine Vine Target Stage 0 Mild 1

102 plant Ailanthus altissima tree-of-heaven tree Forest Widespread Widespread High None

103 plant Akebia quinata chocolate vine vine Vine Target Stage 2 High 1 Open Upland 104 plant Albizia julibrissin mimosa tree Habitat Target Stage 2 Moderate 1 Open Wetland 105 plant Aldrovanda vesiculosa water wheel plant herbs/forbs Habitat Watch Stage 0 Moderate None

106 plant Alliaria petiolata garlic mustard herbs/forbs Forest Widespread Widespread High None Open Wetland 107 plant Alnus glutinosa European black alder tree Habitat Target Stage 1 High 1 Open Upland 108 plant Ambrosia psilostachya Cuman ragweed herbs/forbs Habitat Target Stage 0 Mild 1

Open Wetland 109 plant Amorpha fruticosa indigobush shrub Habitat Target Stage 2 High 1

110 plant Ampelopsis brevipedunculata porcelain-berry vine Vine Target Stage 3 High 2 Open Wetland 111 plant Anthriscus sylvestris wild chervil herbs/forbs Habitat Widespread Widespread High None

Open Upland 112 plant Aralia elata Japanese angelica tree tree Habitat Widespread Widespread High None Open Wetland 113 plant Butomus umbellatus Flowering Rush grass Habitat Watch Stage 0 High None Open Upland 114 plant Elsholtzia ciliata Vietnamese Balm herbs/forbs Habitat Watch Stage 0 Moderate None Open Upland 115 plant Artemisia annua annual wormwood herb/forbs Habitat Target Stage 1 Mild 2 Open Upland 116 plant Artemisia stelleriana oldwoman herbs/forbs Habitat Target Stage 0 Moderate 1

Open Upland 117 plant Artemisia vulgaris mugwort herbs/forbs Habitat Widespread Widespread High None Open Wetland 118 plant Arthraxon hispidus small carpetgrass grass Habitat Widespread Widespread Moderate None

119 plant Arum italicum Italian arum herbs/forbs Forest Watch Stage 0 Moderate None 120 plant Iris domestica blackberry lily herbs/forbs Forest Watch Stage 0 Moderate None 121 plant Berberis julianae wintergreen barberry shrub Forest Watch Stage 0 Moderate None 122 plant Berberis thunbergii Japanese barberry shrub Forest Widespread Widespread High None 123 plant Berberis vulgaris common barberry shrub Forest Target Stage 1 Moderate 1

Page 4 of 22 New Jersey Invasive Species Strike Team period of flowering period of flowering and 2021 Invasive Species List [Sorted by Taxa, followed by Scientific Name] fruiting Includes Strike Team Target & Watch Species along with all Widespread Invasive Species in New Jersey period of ripe fruit availabilty Pests & Pathogen Phenology: A=adult stage, I=Immature Stage, E=Egg Stage, S=Symptoms Visible

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124 plant Broussonetia papyrifera paper mulberry tree Forest Target Stage 0 Moderate 1 Open Upland 125 plant Buddleja davidii butterflybush shrub Habitat Target Stage 1 High 1

aquatic 126 plant Cabomba caroliniana Carolina fanwort plants Open Water Target Stage 2 High 1 aquatic 127 plant Callitriche stagnalis European waterstarwort plants Open Water Target Stage 0 Moderate 1

128 plant Cardamine impatiens narrowleaf bittercress herbs/forbs Forest Widespread Widespread High None 129 plant Carex flacca blue-green sedge grass Forest Watch Stage 0 Moderate None Open Upland 130 plant Carex kobomugi Japanese sedge grass Habitat Target Stage 1 High 1 Open Upland 131 plant Carex macrocephala largehead sedge grass Habitat Target Stage 2 High 1

132 plant Celastrus orbiculatus Oriental bittersweet vine Forest Widespread Widespread High None Open Upland 133 plant Centaurea stoebe ssp. micranthos spotted knapweed herbs/forbs Habitat Widespread Widespread Moderate None Open Upland 134 plant Cirsium arvense Canada thistle herbs/forbs Habitat Widespread Widespread High None 135 plant Citrus trifoliata hardy orange shrub Forest Target Stage 1 High 1

136 plant Clematis flammula fragrant clematis vine Vine Target Stage 0 High 1

137 plant Clematis terniflora Japanese clematis vine Vine Widespread Widespread High 0

Open Wetland 138 plant Conium maculatum poison-hemlock herbs/forbs Habitat Widespread Widespread Moderate None 139 plant Cornus kousa Kousa dogwood tree Forest Target Stage 1 High 1

140 plant Corydalis incisa purple keman herbs/forbs Forest Target Stage 0 Moderate 1 141 plant Corydalis solida spring fumewort herbs/forbs Forest Watch Stage 0 Moderate None Open Upland 142 plant Cuscuta japonica purple stemmed dodder herbs/forbs Habitat Watch Stage 0 Moderate None Open Wetland 143 plant Cyperus difformis variable flatsedge grass Habitat Watch Stage 0 Moderate None 144 plant Cyrtomium falcatum Japanese net-veined holly fern herbs/forbs Forest Watch Stage 0 Moderate None Open Upland 145 plant Cytisus scoparius Scotch broom shrub Habitat Target Stage 0 High 1 146 plant Deutzia scabra fuzzy pride-of-Rochester shrub Forest Target Stage 1 Moderate 1

aquatic 147 plant Didymosphenia geminata rock snot plants Open Water Target Stage 0 High 1

148 plant Dioscorea polysachya Chinese yam vine Vine Target Stage 0 Moderate 1 Open Wetland 149 plant Dipsacus fullonum common teasel herbs/forbs Habitat Widespread Widespread High None

Page 5 of 22 New Jersey Invasive Species Strike Team period of flowering period of flowering and 2021 Invasive Species List [Sorted by Taxa, followed by Scientific Name] fruiting Includes Strike Team Target & Watch Species along with all Widespread Invasive Species in New Jersey period of ripe fruit availabilty Pests & Pathogen Phenology: A=adult stage, I=Immature Stage, E=Egg Stage, S=Symptoms Visible

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aquatic 151 plant Egeria densa Brazilian waterweed plants Open Water Target Stage 0 High 1

aquatic 152 plant Eichhornia crassipes common water hyacinth plants Open Water Target Stage 0 High 1

Open Upland 153 plant Elaeagnus angustifolia Russian olive shrub Habitat Target Stage 0 High 1

Open Upland 154 plant Elaeagnus pungens thorny elaeagnus shrub Habitat Watch Stage 0 High None

Open Upland 155 plant Elaeagnus umbellata autumn olive shrub Habitat Widespread Widespread High None

156 plant Eleutherococcus sieboldianus five-leaf aralia shrub Forest Target Stage 1 High 1 Open Upland 157 plant Eragrostis curvula weeping lovegrass grass Habitat Target Stage 2 High 1 Open Upland 158 plant Eriochloa villosa hairy cup-grass grass Habitat Watch Stage 0 Moderate None 159 plant Euonymus alatus winged burning bush shrub Forest Widespread Widespread High None 160 plant Euonymus europaeus European spindletree shrub Forest Target Stage 1 Moderate 1

161 plant Euonymus fortunei winter creeper vine Vine Target Stage 2 High 1 Open Upland 162 plant Falcaria vulgaris Sickleweed herbs/forbs Habitat Watch Stage 0 Moderate 1 163 plant Fatoua villosa hairy crabweed herbs/forbs Forest Watch Stage 0 Moderate None

164 plant Ficaria verna lesser celandine herbs/forbs Forest Widespread Widespread High None Open Wetland 165 plant Frangula alnus glossy buckthorn shrub Habitat Target Stage 2 High 1

166 plant Hedera helix English ivy vine Vine Target Stage 3 High 2

Open Upland 167 plant Heracleum mantegazzianum giant hogweed herbs/forbs Habitat Target Stage 0 Moderate 1

168 plant Hesperis matronalis Dame's rocket herbs/forbs Forest Watch Stage 3 Moderate None Open Upland 169 plant Hippophae rhamnoides seaberry shrub Habitat Watch Stage 0 Moderate None 170 plant Hosta ventricosa blue plantain lily herbs/forbs Forest Target Stage 1 Moderate 1 171 plant Houttuynia cordata chameleon-plant herbs/forbs Forest Watch Stage 0 Moderate None 172 plant Humulus japonicus Japanese hop vine Vine Target Stage 3 High 2 173 plant Hyacinthoides hispanica Hispanic hyacinthoides herbs/forbs Forest Watch Stage 0 Moderate None Open Upland 174 plant Hydrangea paniculata panicled hydrangea shrub Habitat Watch Stage 0 Moderate None

Page 6 of 22 New Jersey Invasive Species Strike Team period of flowering period of flowering and 2021 Invasive Species List [Sorted by Taxa, followed by Scientific Name] fruiting Includes Strike Team Target & Watch Species along with all Widespread Invasive Species in New Jersey period of ripe fruit availabilty Pests & Pathogen Phenology: A=adult stage, I=Immature Stage, E=Egg Stage, S=Symptoms Visible

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aquatic 175 plant Hydrilla verticillata hydrilla plants Open Water Target Stage 1 High 1

aquatic 176 plant Hydrocharis morsus-ranae European frog-bit plants Open Water Target Stage 0 High 1 Open Wetland 177 plant Impatiens glandulifera Himalayan balsam herbs/forbs Habitat Watch Stage 0 Moderate None Open Wetland 178 plant Iris pseudacorus yellow iris herbs/forbs Habitat Widespread Widespread High 2

Open Upland 179 plant Kalopanax septemlobus castor aralia tree Habitat Target Stage 0 Moderate 1 180 plant Koelreuteria elegans golden raintree tree Forest Watch Stage 0 Moderate None Open Upland 181 plant Kolkwitzia amabilis beautybush shrub Habitat Watch Stage 0 Moderate None 182 plant Lamiam galeobdolon yellow archangel herbs/forbs Forest Watch Stage 0 Moderate None

Open Upland 183 plant Lespedeza cuneata sericea lespedeza herbs/forbs Habitat Widespread Widespread High None 184 plant Leucojum aestivum snowbell herbs/forbs Forest Watch Stage 0 Moderate None 185 plant Ligustrum amurense amur privet shrub Forest Watch Stage 0 Moderate None 186 plant Ligustrum obtusifolium border privet shrub Forest Widespread Widespread High None 187 plant Ligustrum ovalifolium California privet shrub Forest Target Stage 1 Moderate 1 188 plant Ligustrum vulgare European privet shrub Forest Widespread Widespread High None Open Upland 189 plant Lonicera caprifolium Italian woodbine vine Habitat Target Stage 0 Moderate 1 190 plant Lonicera fragrantissima sweet breath of spring shrub Forest Target Stage 0 Moderate 1

191 plant Lonicera japonica Japanese honeysuckle vine Forest Widespread Widespread High None 192 plant Lonicera maackii Amur honeysuckle shrub Forest Widespread Widespread High None 193 plant Lonicera morrowii Morrow's honeysuckle shrub Forest Widespread Widespread High None 194 plant Lonicera standishii Standish's honeysuckle shrub Forest Target Stage 1 High 1 195 plant Lonicera tatarica Tatarian honeysuckle shrub Forest Widespread Widespread High None

aquatic 196 plant Ludwigia peploides ssp. glabrescens creeping waterprimrose plants Open Water Target Stage 3 High 2 Open Upland 197 plant Silene flos-cuculi ragged robin herbs/forbs Habitat Target Stage 0 Moderate 1 Open Wetland 198 plant Lysimachia nummularia creeping yellow loosestrife herbs/forbs Habitat Widespread Widespread High None Open Wetland 199 plant Lythrum salicaria purple loosestrife herbs/forbs Habitat Widespread Widespread Moderate None 200 plant Magnolia kobus Kobus magnolia tree Forest Watch Stage 0 Moderate None 201 plant Mahonia bealei Beale's barberry shrub Forest Target Stage 0 Moderate 1

202 plant Malus toringo Japanese crabapple tree Forest Target Stage 3 High 2

Page 7 of 22 New Jersey Invasive Species Strike Team period of flowering period of flowering and 2021 Invasive Species List [Sorted by Taxa, followed by Scientific Name] fruiting Includes Strike Team Target & Watch Species along with all Widespread Invasive Species in New Jersey period of ripe fruit availabilty Pests & Pathogen Phenology: A=adult stage, I=Immature Stage, E=Egg Stage, S=Symptoms Visible

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aquatic 203 plant Marsilea quadrifolia European waterclover plants Open Water Target Stage 1 Mild 1

204 plant Microstegium vimineum Japanese stiltgrass grass Forest Widespread Widespread High None Open Upland 205 plant Miscanthus sinensis Chinese silvergrass grass Habitat Target Stage 2 High 1

Open Upland 206 plant Morus australis Chinese mulberry tree Habitat Watch Stage 0 Moderate None Open Wetland 207 plant Murdannia keisak marsh dayflower herbs/forbs Habitat Watch Stage 0 Moderate None

aquatic 208 plant Myosoton aquaticum giant chickweed plants Open Water Target Stage 2 High 1

aquatic 209 plant Myriophyllum aquaticum parrotfeather plants Open Water Target Stage 1 High 1

aquatic 210 plant Myriophyllum spicatum Eurasian water-milfoil plants Open Water Widespread Widespread High None

aquatic 211 plant Najas minor brittleleaf naiad plants Open Water Target Stage 3 High 2

aquatic 212 plant Nasturtium officinale watercress plants Open Water Widespread Widespread High None

aquatic 213 plant Nitellopsis obtusa starry stonewort plants Open Water Target Stage 0 High 1

aquatic 214 plant Nymphoides peltata yellow floating heart plants Open Water Target Stage 0 High 1 215 plant Oenanthe javanica Java dropwort herbs/forbs Open Water Target Stage 0 Moderate 1

216 plant Oplismenus undulatifolius wavyleaf basketgrass grass Forest Target Stage 0 High 1 Open Upland 217 plant Osmanthus heterophyllus holly osmanthus shrub Habitat Watch Stage 0 Moderate None

218 plant Parthenocissus tricuspidata Boston ivy vine Vine Target Stage 1 High 1

Open Upland 219 plant Paulownia tomentosa princesstree tree Habitat Widespread Widespread Moderate None Open Upland 220 plant Cenchrus setaceus black fountain grass grass Habitat Watch Stage 0 Moderate None Open Upland 221 plant Cenchrus purpurescens black fountain grass grass Habitat Watch Stage 0 Moderate None Open Wetland 222 plant Perilla frutescens beefsteakplant herbs/forbs Habitat Target Stage 2 Mild 1 223 plant Persicaria orientalis kiss me over the garden gate herbs/forbs Vine Target Stage 0 Moderate 1

224 plant Persicaria perfoliata mile-a-minute vine vine Vine Widespread Widespread High None

Page 8 of 22 New Jersey Invasive Species Strike Team period of flowering period of flowering and 2021 Invasive Species List [Sorted by Taxa, followed by Scientific Name] fruiting Includes Strike Team Target & Watch Species along with all Widespread Invasive Species in New Jersey period of ripe fruit availabilty Pests & Pathogen Phenology: A=adult stage, I=Immature Stage, E=Egg Stage, S=Symptoms Visible

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227 plant Phellodendron amurense Amur corktree tree Forest Target Stage 1 Moderate 1

228 plant Photinia villosa Oriental photinia shrub Forest Widespread Widespread High None Open Wetland 229 plant Phragmites australis common reed grass Habitat Widespread Widespread High None

aquatic 230 plant Pistia stratiotes water lettuce plants Open Water Target Stage 0 Mild 1 Open Upland 231 plant Fallopia baldschuanicum Bukhara fleeceflower vine Habitat Target Stage 0 High 1

Open Upland 232 plant Populus alba white poplar tree Habitat Target Stage 0 Moderate 1

Open Upland 233 plant Populus x canescens gray poplar tree Habitat Target Stage 1 Moderate 1 aquatic 234 plant Potamogeton crispus curly-leaved pondweed plants Open Water Widespread Widespread High None

235 plant Prunus avium sweet cherry tree Forest Widespread Widespread Moderate None

236 plant Prunus itosakura weeping Higan cherry tree Forest Target Stage 1 High 1

237 plant Pueraria montana var. lobata kudzu vine Vine Target Stage 1 High 1

Open Upland 238 plant Pyrus betulifolia birchleaf pear tree Habitat Watch Stage 0 High None

Open Upland 239 plant Pyrus calleryana Callery pear (Bradford pear) tree Habitat Widespread Widespread High None 240 plant Ranunculus repens creeping buttercup herbs/forbs Forest Watch Stage 3 Moderate None

Open Wetland 241 plant Reynoutria japonica Japanese knotweed herbs/forbs Habitat Widespread Widespread High None

Open Wetland 242 plant Reynoutria sachalinensis giant knotweed herbs/forbs Habitat Widespread Widespread High None

Open Wetland 243 plant Reynoutria x bohemicum Bohemian knotwed herbs/forbs Habitat Widespread Widespread High None

Page 9 of 22 New Jersey Invasive Species Strike Team period of flowering period of flowering and 2021 Invasive Species List [Sorted by Taxa, followed by Scientific Name] fruiting Includes Strike Team Target & Watch Species along with all Widespread Invasive Species in New Jersey period of ripe fruit availabilty Pests & Pathogen Phenology: A=adult stage, I=Immature Stage, E=Egg Stage, S=Symptoms Visible

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244 plant Rhamnus cathartica European buckthorn shrub Forest Target Stage 3 High 2

245 plant Rhamnus davurica Dahurian buckthorn shrub Forest Target Stage 0 High 1

246 plant Rhamnus utilis Chinese buckthorn shrub Forest Watch Stage 0 High None 247 plant Rhodotypos scandens jetbead shrub Forest Target Stage 2 High 1 248 plant Ribes rubrum garden red current shrub Forest Target Stage 1 Moderate 1 Open Upland 249 plant Tripidium ravennae hardy pampas grass grass Habitat Watch Stage 0 Moderate None Open Upland 250 plant Robinia hispida var. hispida bristly locust shrub Habitat Target Stage 1 Moderate 1

Open Upland 251 plant Robinia pseudoacacia black locust tree Habitat Widespread Widespread High None Open Upland 252 plant Rosa canina dog rose shrub Habitat Target Stage 1 Moderate 1 253 plant Rosa multiflora multiflora rose shrub Forest Widespread Widespread High None Open Upland 254 plant Rosa rugosa seaside rose shrub Habitat Target Stage 2 High 1 Open Upland 255 plant Rosa lucieae memorial rose shrub Habitat Watch Stage 0 Moderate None Open Upland 256 plant Rubus armeniacus Himalaya blackberry shrub Habitat Target Stage 0 Moderate 1 Open Upland 257 plant Rubus laciniatus cutleaf blackberry shrub Habitat Target Stage 2 High 1 Open Upland 258 plant Rubus parvifolius Western thimbleberry shrub Habitat Target Stage 0 Moderate 1 259 plant Rubus phoenicolasius wine raspberry shrub Forest Widespread Widespread High None Open Wetland 260 plant Salix atrocinerea large gray willow shrub Habitat Target Stage 2 High 1 Open Wetland 261 plant Salix cinerea gray willow shrub Habitat Target Stage 2 High 1

262 plant Salix matsudana Chinese willow tree Forest Watch Stage 0 Moderate None 263 plant Salvia glutinosa Jupiter's distaff herbs/forbs Forest Watch Stage 0 Moderate None 264 plant Scilla siberica squill herbs/forbs Forest Watch Stage 0 Mild None 265 plant Spiraea japonica Japanese spiraea shrub Forest Target Stage 0 High 1 aquatic 266 plant Stratiotes aloides water soldier plants Open Water Target Stage 0 High 1 267 plant Styrax japonicus Japanese snowbell shrub Forest Target Stage 0 Moderate 1 268 plant Symplocos paniculata sapphire berry shrub Forest Target Stage 1 High 1

aquatic 269 plant Trapa natans European water chestnut plants Open Water Widespread Widespread High None

270 plant Ulmus parvifolia Chinese elm tree Forest Target Stage 0 High 1

Page 10 of 22 New Jersey Invasive Species Strike Team period of flowering period of flowering and 2021 Invasive Species List [Sorted by Taxa, followed by Scientific Name] fruiting Includes Strike Team Target & Watch Species along with all Widespread Invasive Species in New Jersey period of ripe fruit availabilty Pests & Pathogen Phenology: A=adult stage, I=Immature Stage, E=Egg Stage, S=Symptoms Visible

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271 plant Ulmus minor English elm tree Forest Target Stage 0 High 1

272 plant Ulmus pumila Siberian elm tree Forest Target Stage 2 High 1

273 plant Viburnum dilatatum linden viburnum shrub Forest Widespread Widespread High None

274 plant Viburnum lantana wayfaringtree shrub Forest Target Stage 0 High 1

Open Upland 275 plant Viburnum opulus Guelder-rose shrub Habitat Target Stage 1 High 1

276 plant Viburnum plicatum Japanese snowball shrub Forest Target Stage 1 High 1

277 plant Viburnum setigerum tea viburnum shrub Forest Target Stage 1 High 1

278 plant Viburnum sieboldii Siebold's arrowwood shrub Forest Target Stage 3 High 2

279 plant Vincetoxicum nigrum black swallowwort vine Vine Target Stage 1 High 1

280 plant Vincetoxicum rossicum pale swallowwort vine Vine Target Stage 1 High 1

281 plant Wisteria floribunda Japanese wisteria vine Vine Target Stage 2 High 1

282 plant Wisteria sinensis Chinese wisteria vine Vine Target Stage 3 High 2

283 plant Zelkova serrata Japanese zelkova tree Forest Target Stage 0 High 1 284 reptile Podarcis sicula Italian Wall Lizard wildlife Terrestrial Target Stage 0 Moderate 1 285 reptile Trachemys scripta red-eared slider wildlife Freshwater Widespread Widespread Mild None

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2021 Invasive Species List [Sorted by Taxa, followed by Scientific Name] Includes Strike Team Target & Watch Species along with all Widespread Invasive Spec

Plant Treatment Options - See Strike Team Herbicide Use Suggestions and Mixing Guide for details. Utilize phenology for control guidance timelines - this is particularly critical for annual and biennial plants. For pests and pathogens - Contact a Licensed Pesticide Applicator and follow the label for Taxa Scientific Name Common Name timing of application, rates, and restrictions. bird Carpodacus mexicanus house finch None recommended bird Cygnus olor mute swan Requires coordination with NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife bird Molothrus ater brown-headed cowbird None recommended bird Passer domesticus house sparrow None recommended bird Sturnus vulgaris European starling None recommended Considered "Potentially Dangerous Fish" by NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife. Anglers required to destroy and fish Channa argus Northern snakehead report any captured individuals to the Fish and Wildlife Bureau of Freshwater Fisheries. Considered "Potentially Dangerous Fish" by NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife. Anglers required to destroy and fish Ctenopharyngodon idella grass carp report any captured individuals to the Fish and Wildlife Bureau of Freshwater Fisheries. Considered "Potentially Dangerous Fish" by NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife. Anglers required to destroy and fish Culaea inconstans brook stickleback report any captured individuals to the Fish and Wildlife Bureau of Freshwater Fisheries. fish Cyprinus carpio common carp If detected, please contact the NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife Considered "Potentially Dangerous Fish" by NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife. Anglers required to destroy and fish Hypophthalmichthys motitnx silver carp report any captured individuals to the Fish and Wildlife Bureau of Freshwater Fisheries. Considered "Potentially Dangerous Fish" by NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife. Anglers required to destroy and fish Hypophthalmichthys nobilis bighead carp report any captured individuals to the Fish and Wildlife Bureau of Freshwater Fisheries. Considered "Potentially Dangerous Fish" by NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife. Anglers required to destroy and fish Lepomis cyanellus green sunfish report any captured individuals to the Fish and Wildlife Bureau of Freshwater Fisheries. Considered "Potentially Dangerous Fish" by NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife. Anglers required to destroy and fish Lepomis gulosus warmouth report any captured individuals to the Fish and Wildlife Bureau of Freshwater Fisheries. Considered "Potentially Dangerous Fish" by NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife. Anglers required to destroy and fish Misgurnus anguillicaudatus oriental weatherfish report any captured individuals to the Fish and Wildlife Bureau of Freshwater Fisheries. Considered "Potentially Dangerous Fish" by NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife. Anglers required to destroy and fish Monopterus albus Asian swamp eel report any captured individuals to the Fish and Wildlife Bureau of Freshwater Fisheries. fish Piaractus brachypomus red-bellied pacu If detected, contact NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife If detected, contact NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife. WARNING: Avoid touching this species because it has a fish Pterois volitans lionfish venomous spines. Considered "Potentially Dangerous Fish" by NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife. Anglers required to destroy and fish Neogobius melanostomus Round Goby report any captured individuals to the Fish and Wildlife Bureau of Freshwater Fisheries. Considered "Potentially Dangerous Fish" by NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife. Anglers required to destroy and fish Micropterus henshalli Alabama Bass report any captured individuals to the Fish and Wildlife Bureau of Freshwater Fisheries. Considered "Potentially Dangerous Fish" by NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife. Anglers required to destroy and fish Micropterus punctulatus Spotted Bass report any captured individuals to the Fish and Wildlife Bureau of Freshwater Fisheries. Considered "Potentially Dangerous Fish" by NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife. Anglers required to destroy and fish Ictalurus furcatus Blue Catfish report any captured individuals to the Fish and Wildlife Bureau of Freshwater Fisheries. Considered "Potentially Dangerous Fish" by NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife. Anglers required to destroy and fish Pylodictis olivaris flathead catfish report any captured individuals to the Fish and Wildlife Bureau of Freshwater Fisheries. Pesticide treatments are available to protect trees from HWA infestations, however, HWA populations have been so low the last few years that pesticide treatments have not been necessary. Biological controls have insect Adelges tsugae hemlock woolly adelgid been relelased and are currently being monitored for establishment and efficacy. insect Aedes albopictus Asian tiger mosquito Requires coordination with county Mosquito Control Commissions Pesticide treatments to protect trees from EAB infestation available. Contact a licensed pesticide applicator. Biological control releases administered by NJ Department of Agriculture. Visit www.emeraldashborer.nj.gov insect Agrilus planipennis emerald ash borer for more information on EAB in NJ. insect Agrilus sulcicollis European oak-boring beetle If detected, contact NJ Department of Agriculture insect Anoplophora glabripennis Asian longhorned beetle If detected, contact NJ Department of Agriculture insect Aradus cinnamomeus pine flat bug If detected, contact NJ Department of Agriculture During times of SPB outbreak populations, infested trees and a buffer of uninfested trees should be felled. To prevent SPB outbreak populations, pine stands should be managed to reduce overcrowding and removing stressed or suppressed pine trees, which can harbor SPB. SPB is a native insect and is most commonly found insect Dendroctonus frontalis southern pine beetle in the southern part of the state. insect Lilioceris lilii lily leaf beetles If detected, contact NJ Department of Agriculture Prevent the movement of all SLF lifestages by inspecting vehicles and items that are stored outdoors, and removing and destroying SLF. NJDA and USDA are conducting Ailanthus treatments and removals in high insect Lycorma delicatula Spotted lanternfly priority areas.

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2021 Invasive Species List [Sorted by Taxa, followed by Scientific Name] Includes Strike Team Target & Watch Species along with all Widespread Invasive Spec

Plant Treatment Options - See Strike Team Herbicide Use Suggestions and Mixing Guide for details. Utilize phenology for control guidance timelines - this is particularly critical for annual and biennial plants. For pests and pathogens - Contact a Licensed Pesticide Applicator and follow the label for Taxa Scientific Name Common Name timing of application, rates, and restrictions. bird Carpodacus mexicanus house finch None recommended insect Lymantria dispar asiatica Asian gypsy moth If detected, contact NJ Department of Agriculture insect Lymantria monacha nun moth If detected, contact NJ Department of Agriculture Populations monitored annually. Biological controls help maintain low populations, but when populations reach high levels, suppression program is implemented. Low gypsy moth egg mass counts in 2019 suggest low gypsy insect Lymatria dispar dispar European gypsy moth moth populations in 2020. insect Phytomyza gymnostoma Allium leaf miner If detected, contact NJ Department of Agriculture insect Pyrrhalta viburni Viburnum leaf beetle If detected, contact NJ Department of Agriculture insect Scolytus intricatus European oak bark beetle If detected, contact NJ Department of Agriculture Not yet detected in NJ. Biological controls and infested host material removal are implemented where populations are found. Sirex prefers stressed or suppressed pine trees, so maintaining healthy, vigorous pine insect Sirex noctilio Sirex woodwasp stands can prevent Sirex population outbreaks. If detected, email NJFS at [email protected] insect Solenopsis invicta red imported fire ant If detected, contact NJ Department of Agriculture insect Tetropium fuscum brown spruce longhorn beetle If detected, contact NJ Department of Agriculture insect Tomicus piniperda larger pine shoot beetle If detected, contact NJ Department of Agriculture insect Vespa crabro European hornet None recommended insect Vespa mandarinia Asian giant hornet If detected, contact NJ Department of Agriculture If detected, contact NJ Department of Agriculture. Populations most commonly found among lanscape and nursery trees, but can be found to a lesser extent in forested areas. Treatment options limited because the insect Xylosandrus crassiusculus granulate ambrosia beetle insect primarily feeds on a fungus within the heartwood of the host tree. Populations most commonly found among lanscape and nursery trees, but can be found to a lesser extent in forested areas. Treatment options limited because the insect primarily feeds on a fungus within the heartwood insect Xylosandrus germanus black stem borer of the host tree. insect Xylosandrus mutilatus camphor shoot borer If detected, contact NJ Department of Agriculture invertebrate Anodontoides ferussacianus cylindrical papershell If detected, contact NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife Do not move soil from areas with crazy worm populations to prevent the spread to new areas. No effective invertebrate Amynthas agrestis crazy worms treatments available at this time. invertebrate Aporrectodea limicola earthworm (Lumbricidae) None recommended invertebrate Bipalium adventitium Asian planarian species None recommended invertebrate Carcinus maenas European green crab None recommended invertebrate Dendrobaena octaedra earthworm (Lumbricidae) None recommended invertebrate Eisenia rosea earthworm (Lumbricidae) None recommended If detected, contact NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife. The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center advocates not releasing it alive, photographing it, preserving it (frozen or in alcohol), and reporting it to them at invertebrate Eriocheir sinensis Chinese mitten crab https://mittencrab.nisbase.org If detected, contact NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife. WARNING: Avoid touching this species because it has a invertebrate Gonionemus vertens clinging jellyfish potent sting. invertebrate Haemaphysalis longicornis East Asian Tick If detected, contact NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife invertebrate Hemigrapsus sanguineus Asian shore crab None recommended invertebrate Lumbricus rubellus earthworm (Lumbricidae) None recommended invertebrate Lumbricus terrestris earthworm (Lumbricidae) None recommended invertebrate Orconectes obscurus Allegheny crayfish If detected, contact NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife invertebrate Orconectes rusticus rusty crayfish None recommended invertebrate Orconectes virilis virile crayfish If detected, contact NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife invertebrate Procambarus clarkii red swamp crawfish If detected, contact NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife mammal Felis domesticus feral cats Requires coordination with NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife mammal Myocastor coypus nutria If detected, contact NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife Change? Unrestricted harvesting allowed during deer hunting seasons in Deer Management Zones 25 & 65. mammal Sus scrofa pig (feral) Harvested individuals must be checked by appointment with the Division's Southern Regional Office. mollusk Cepaea nemoralis Brown-lipped snail None recommended mollusk Cipangopaludina chinensis malleata Chinese mystery snail If detected, contact NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife mollusk Corbicula fulminea Asian clam None recommended mollusk Dreissena bugensis quagga mussel If detected, contact NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife; Zequanox is highly selective for Dreissena species mollusk Dreissena polymorpha zebra mussel If detected, contact NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife; Zequanox is highly selective for Dreissena species mollusk Limax maximus Leopard slug None recommended

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Pesticide treatments are available to protect high value oak trees, but is not feasible in natural areas. Although pathogen Xylella fastidiosa bacterial leaf scorch BLS is more commonly seen in landscape oak trees, it does occur in forested areas but to a lesser extent. plant Acer ginnala Amur maple FS-2, CS-1, BB-1 plant Acer palmatum Japanese maple FS-2, CS-1, BB-1 plant Acer platanoides Norway maple FS-2, CS-1, BB-1 plant Acer pseudoplatanus sycamore maple FS-2, CS-1, BB-1 plant Achyranthes japonica Japanese chaff flower FS-2

FS-1 - AQUATIC SPECIES - Plants are sterile and do not produce viable seeds; Seek aquatic application plant Acorus calamus American sweetflag permit and use wetlands appropriate herbicides and surfactants

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2021 Invasive Species List [Sorted by Taxa, followed by Scientific Name] Includes Strike Team Target & Watch Species along with all Widespread Invasive Spec

AQUATIC SPECIES - Requires special permiting for herbicide application; Use wetland appropriate herbicide plant Aldrovanda vesiculosa water wheel plant applied by professional lake managers; Treatment options may include herbicide and hand-pulling. FS-2 - BIENNIAL SPECIES - Must treat before fruit/seed maturation (See phenology guidelines); Treatment recommended from Mid Fall through Late Winter to avoid damaging non-target species; Cold weather treatment plant Alliaria petiolata garlic mustard link: https://www.jstor.org/stable/4495913?seq=1 FS-1, BB-1, CS-1 - STRONGLY RE-SPROUTING SPECIES (CUTTING NOT RECOMMENDED IN SUMMER); For BB, apply from July through September to enhance effectiveness. EZJect injection utilizing imazapyr also plant Alnus glutinosa European black alder effective; CS-1 effective as winter treatment only plant Ambrosia psilostachya Cuman ragweed FS-2 FS-1, BB-1 - STRONGLY RE-SPROUTING SPECIES (CUTTING NOT RECOMMENDED IN SUMMER); For BB, apply from July through September to enhance effectiveness; CS-1 effective as winter treatment only; NOTE: Species considered NATIVE in freshwater tidal haibtats in New Jersey, Potential for improved cultivar to be invasive(?) as at Duke Farms?; Often occurs as dense profusion of tall, thin stems, which may require mowing plant Amorpha fruticosa indigobush as a pre-treatment FS-1, BB-1 - VINE SPECIES - Pre-treatment cutting recommended when tall/dense/multi-stem tangles prohibit plant Ampelopsis brevipedunculata porcelain-berry safe application

FS-2 - BIENNIAL SPECIES - Must treat before fruit/seed maturation (See phenology guidelines); Treatment plant Anthriscus sylvestris wild chervil recommended from Mid Fall through Late Winter to avoid damaging most native species FS-1, BB-1, CS-1 - STRONGLY RE-SPROUTING SPECIES (CUTTING NOT RECOMMENDED IN SUMMER); For BB, apply from July through September to enhance effectiveness. EZJect injection utilizing imazapyr also plant Aralia elata Japanese angelica tree effective; CS-1 effective as winter treatment only plant Butomus umbellatus Flowering Rush FS-3 - Seek aquatic application permit and use wetlands appropriate herbicides and surfactants. plant Elsholtzia ciliata Vietnamese Balm FS-2, FS-8, PE-1 - ANNUAL SPECIES - Must treat before fruit/seed maturation (See phenology guidelines). plant Artemisia annua annual wormwood FS-2, FS-8, PE-1 - ANNUAL SPECIES - Must treat before fruit/seed maturation (See phenology guidelines). plant Artemisia stelleriana oldwoman FS-2 - Species has thick/waxy leaves, utlilize Clean Cut surfactant or equivalent FS-7 - Mowing may be utilized as a pre-treatment, but allow re-growth to at least 3 feet before treatment; Recent studies from Penn State suggest Aminocyclopyrachlor is the most effective control option (94-99% control in plant Artemisia vulgaris mugwort one year, applied in October); All treatment options require a multi-year effort to eradicate plant Arthraxon hispidus small carpetgrass FS-2, FS-8, PE-1 - ANNUAL SPECIES - Must treat before fruit/seed maturation (See phenology guidelines).

FS-2 - Species has thick/waxy leaves, utlilize Clean Cut surfactant or equivalent. Detailed recommendations plant Arum italicum Italian arum link: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/DocumentCenter/View/27070/Italian-Arum-Management?bidId= plant Iris domestica blackberry lily FS-2 - Species has thick/waxy leaves, utlilize Clean Cut surfactant or equivalent plant Berberis julianae wintergreen barberry FS-2, BB-1, CS-1 plant Berberis thunbergii Japanese barberry FS-2, BB-1, CS-1 plant Berberis vulgaris common barberry FS-2, BB-1, CS-1

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FS-2, BIENNIAL SPECIES - Must treat before fruit/seed maturation (See phenology guidelines); Treatment recommended from Mid Fall through Late Winter to avoid damaging most native species; Seek aquatic application permit and use wetlands appropriate herbicides and surfactants. WARNING! Poison hemlock contains piperidine alkaloids, and ALL plants parts are highly toxic to humans and animals when ingested. Poison hemlock can cause coma or death from respiratory paralysis after ingestion. It can cause dermatitis, plant Conium maculatum poison-hemlock nausea, and headaches if touched or inhaled after continuous handling, cutting, or mowing. plant Cornus kousa Kousa dogwood FS-2, BB-1, CS-1 FS-2 - BIENNIAL SPECIES - Must treat before fruit/seed maturation (See phenology guidelines); Treatment plant Corydalis incisa purple keman recommended from Mid Fall through Late Winter to avoid damaging most native species plant Corydalis solida spring fumewort FS-2 plant Cuscuta japonica purple stemmed dodder FS-2, PE-1 - ANNUAL SPECIES - Must treat before fruit/seed maturation (See phenology guidelines). plant Cyperus difformis variable flatsedge FS-2, PE-1 - ANNUAL SPECIES - Must treat before fruit/seed maturation (See phenology guidelines). plant Cyrtomium falcatum Japanese net-veined holly fern FS-2 plant Cytisus scoparius Scotch broom FS-1, BB-1 plant Deutzia scabra fuzzy pride-of-Rochester FS-1, BB-1, CS-1 AQUATIC SPECIES; Hand pulling only; Species is an algae (diatom) that spreads rapidly and begins to dissipate in warmer months; Flower and fruiting times are not applicable; Species occupies flowing waters and plant Didymosphenia geminata rock snot herbicide treatment is not feasible FS-1 - VINE SPECIES; Pre-treatment cutting recommended when tall/dense/multi-stem tangles prohibit safe plant Dioscorea polysachya Chinese yam application; Species has thick/waxy leaves, utlilize Clean Cut surfactant or equivalent

FS-2 - BIENNIAL SPECIES - Must treat before fruit/seed maturation (See phenology guidelines); Treatment plant Dipsacus fullonum common teasel recommended from Mid Fall through Late Winter to avoid damaging most native species

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2021 Invasive Species List [Sorted by Taxa, followed by Scientific Name] Includes Strike Team Target & Watch Species along with all Widespread Invasive Spec

FS-2 - BIENNIAL SPECIES - Must treat before fruit/seed maturation (See phenology guidelines); Treatment plant Dipsacus laciniatus cutleaf teasel recommended from Mid Fall through Late Winter to avoid damaging most native species AQUATIC SPECIES; Requires special permiting for herbicide application; Use wetland appropriate herbicide applied by professional lake managers; Species does not produce fruit, but spreads rapidly through plant Egeria densa Brazilian waterweed fragmentation; Treatment options may include herbicide, benthic barriers and hand-pulling. AQUATIC SPECIES; Requires special permiting for herbicide application; Use wetland appropriate herbicide applied by professional lake managers; Fruit rarely produced; Treatment options may include herbicide and plant Eichhornia crassipes common water hyacinth hand-pulling. Foliar Spray: FS-1 (Glyphosate 3.75%, Triclopyr Amine 2.50%); Basal Bark: BB-1 (Triclopyr Ester 25% OR Pathfinder II ready-to-use mixture); STRONGLY RE-SPROUTING SPECIES (CUTTING NOT plant Elaeagnus angustifolia Russian olive RECOMMENDED); For BB, apply from July through September to enhance effectiveness FS-1, BB-1, CS-1 - STRONGLY RE-SPROUTING SPECIES (CUTTING NOT RECOMMENDED IN SUMMER); For BB, apply from July through September to enhance effectiveness. EZJect injection utilizing imazapyr also plant Elaeagnus pungens thorny elaeagnus effective; CS-1 effective as winter treatment only FS-1, BB-1, CS-1 - STRONGLY RE-SPROUTING SPECIES (CUTTING NOT RECOMMENDED IN SUMMER); For BB, apply from July through September to enhance effectiveness. EZJect injection utilizing imazapyr also plant Elaeagnus umbellata autumn olive effective; CS-1 effective as winter treatment only

FS-1, BB-1, CS-1 - STRONGLY RE-SPROUTING SPECIES (CUTTING NOT RECOMMENDED IN SUMMER); plant Eleutherococcus sieboldianus five-leaf aralia For BB, apply from July through September to enhance effectiveness; CS-1 effective as winter treatment only plant Eragrostis curvula weeping lovegrass FS-2 - Conduct in late August through September to enhance effectiveness plant Eriochloa villosa hairy cup-grass FS-2 plant Euonymus alatus winged burning bush FS-2, BB-1, CS-1 plant Euonymus europaeus European spindletree FS-2, BB-1, CS-1 FS-1, BB-1 - VINE SPECIES; Pre-treatment cutting recommended when tall/dense/multi-stem tangles prohibit plant Euonymus fortunei winter creeper safe application; Species has thick/waxy leaves, utlilize Clean Cut surfactant or equivalent plant Falcaria vulgaris Sickleweed FS-1 - Species may act as a biennial or perennial. plant Fatoua villosa hairy crabweed FS-2, PE-1 - ANNUAL SPECIES - Must treat before fruit/seed maturation (See phenology guidelines). FS-1 - As necessary, seek aquatic application permit and use wetlands appropriate herbicides and surfactants; plant Ficaria verna lesser celandine Control not often recommended due to high probability of reinfestation from upstream sources

FS-1, BB-1, CS-1 - STRONGLY RE-SPROUTING SPECIES (CUTTING NOT RECOMMENDED IN SUMMER); plant Frangula alnus glossy buckthorn For BB, apply from July through September to enhance effectiveness; CS-1 effective as winter treatment only FS-1, BB-1 - VINE SPECIES; Pre-treatment cutting recommended when tall/dense/multi-stem tangles prohibit plant Hedera helix English ivy safe application; Species has thick/waxy leaves, utlilize Clean Cut surfactant or equivalent FS-2 - WARNING! CAUSES SEVERE CONTACT DERMITITUS; Recommended treatment early in season before stems reach full height and become difficult to spray. Please inform NJDA upon detection - NJDA is plant Heracleum mantegazzianum giant hogweed currently performing control activities on detected populations.

FS-2 - BIENNIAL SPECIES (sometimes perennial); Must treat before fruit/seed maturation (See phenology plant Hesperis matronalis Dame's rocket guidelines); Treatment recommended from Mid Fall through Late Winter to avoid damaging most native species plant Hippophae rhamnoides seaberry FS-2 plant Hosta ventricosa blue plantain lily FS-2 plant Houttuynia cordata chameleon-plant FS-2 plant Humulus japonicus Japanese hop FS-2, PE-1 - ANNUAL SPECIES - Must treat before fruit/seed maturation (See phenology guidelines). plant Hyacinthoides hispanica Hispanic hyacinthoides FS-2 plant Hydrangea paniculata panicled hydrangea FS-2, BB-1, CS-1

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AQUATIC SPECIES; Requires special permiting for herbicide application; Use wetland appropriate herbicide plant Hydrocharis morsus-ranae European frog-bit applied by professional lake managers; Treatment options may include herbicide and hand-pulling plant Impatiens glandulifera Himalayan balsam FS-2, PE-1 - ANNUAL SPECIES - Must treat before fruit/seed maturation (See phenology guidelines).

FS-1 - AQUATIC SPECIES - Plants are sterile and do not produce viable seeds; Seek aquatic application plant Iris pseudacorus yellow iris permit and use wetlands appropriate herbicides and surfactants

FS-1, BB-1, CS-1 - STRONGLY RE-SPROUTING SPECIES (CUTTING NOT RECOMMENDED IN SUMMER); plant Kalopanax septemlobus castor aralia For BB, apply from July through September to enhance effectiveness; CS-1 effective as winter treatment only plant Koelreuteria elegans golden raintree FS-2, BB-1, CS-1 plant Kolkwitzia amabilis beautybush FS-2, BB-1, CS-1 plant Lamiam galeobdolon yellow archangel FS-2 FS-1 - Metsulfuron (0.25%) should be considered an alternate method that is effective on species of the bean family; Pre-treatment cutting in June and spraying resprouts at 2-3' tall later in summer may increase plant Lespedeza cuneata sericea lespedeza effetiveness plant Leucojum aestivum snowbell FS-2 plant Ligustrum amurense amur privet FS-2, BB-1, CS-1 plant Ligustrum obtusifolium border privet FS-2, BB-1, CS-1 plant Ligustrum ovalifolium California privet FS-2, BB-1, CS-1 plant Ligustrum vulgare European privet FS-2, BB-1, CS-1 plant Lonicera caprifolium Italian woodbine FS-2, BB-1, CS-1 plant Lonicera fragrantissima sweet breath of spring FS-2, BB-1, CS-1

FS-2, CS-1 - VINE SPECIES; Pre-treatment cutting recommended when tall/dense/multi-stem tangles prohibit plant Lonicera japonica Japanese honeysuckle safe application; Semi-evergreen, can effectively treat in November to avoid damaging non-target species plant Lonicera maackii Amur honeysuckle FS-2, BB-1, CS-1 plant Lonicera morrowii Morrow's honeysuckle FS-2, BB-1, CS-1 plant Lonicera standishii Standish's honeysuckle FS-2, BB-1, CS-1 plant Lonicera tatarica Tatarian honeysuckle FS-2, BB-1, CS-1 AQUATIC SPECIES; Requires special permiting for herbicide application; Use wetland appropriate herbicide applied by professional lake managers; ANNUAL SPECIES - Must treat before fruit/seed maturation (See plant Ludwigia peploides ssp. glabrescens creeping waterprimrose phenology guidelines); Treatment options may include herbicide and hand-pulling. plant Silene flos-cuculi ragged robin FS-2 plant Lysimachia nummularia creeping yellow loosestrife FS-2 plant Lythrum salicaria purple loosestrife FS-1 - Presence of biological control beetles often preclude need for herbicide treatments plant Magnolia kobus Kobus magnolia FS-2, BB-1, CS-1 plant Mahonia bealei Beale's barberry FS-2, BB-1, CS-1 - Species has thick/waxy leaves, utlilize Clean Cut surfactant or equivalent FS-1, BB-1, CS-1 - STRONGLY RE-SPROUTING SPECIES (CUTTING NOT RECOMMENDED IN SUMMER); For BB, apply from July through September to enhance effectiveness. EZJect injection utilizing imazapyr also plant Malus toringo Japanese crabapple effective; CS-1 effective as winter treatment only

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FS-2 (Glyphosate 3.00%) - ANNUAL SPECIES - Must treat before fruit/seed maturation (See phenology plant Murdannia keisak marsh dayflower guidelines). AQUATIC SPECIES; Requires special permiting for herbicide application; Use wetland appropriate herbicide applied by professional lake managers; Species spreads rapidly through fragmentation; ANNUAL SPECIES - Must treat before fruit/seed maturation (See phenology guidelines); Treatment options include herbicide plant Myosoton aquaticum giant chickweed application. AQUATIC SPECIES; Requires special permiting for herbicide application; Use wetland appropriate herbicide applied by professional lake managers; Species does not produce viable fruit; Species spreads rapidly through plant Myriophyllum aquaticum parrotfeather fragmentation AQUATIC SPECIES; Requires special permiting for herbicide application; Use wetland appropriate herbicide applied by professional lake managers; Species spreads rapidly through fragmentation; Treatment options may plant Myriophyllum spicatum Eurasian water-milfoil include heribicide, hand-pulling and benthic barriers. AQUATIC SPECIES; Requires special permiting for herbicide application; Use wetland appropriate herbicide applied by professional lake managers; Species spreads rapidly through fragmentation; Treatment options may plant Najas minor brittleleaf naiad include heribicide and hand-pulling

AQUATIC SPECIES; Requires special permiting for herbicide application; Use wetland appropriate herbicide plant Nasturtium officinale watercress applied by professional lake managers; Treatment options may include herbicide, hand-pulling and shading

AQUATIC SPECIES; Requires special permiting for herbicide application; Use wetland appropriate herbicide plant Nitellopsis obtusa starry stonewort applied by professional lake managers; Treatment options may include herbicide, hand-pulling and shading

AQUATIC SPECIES; Requires special permiting for herbicide application; Use wetland appropriate herbicide plant Nymphoides peltata yellow floating heart applied by professional lake managers; Treatment options may include herbicide and hand-pulling plant Oenanthe javanica Java dropwort FS-2 plant Oplismenus undulatifolius wavyleaf basketgrass FS-2, FS-8, PE-1 - ANNUAL SPECIES - Must treat before fruit/seed maturation (See phenology guidelines). plant Osmanthus heterophyllus holly osmanthus FS-2, BB-1, CS-1 - Species has thick/waxy leaves, utlilize Clean Cut surfactant or equivalent FS-1, Bark: BB-1 - VINE SPECIES; Pre-treatment cutting recommended when tall/dense/multi-stem tangles plant Parthenocissus tricuspidata Boston ivy prohibit safe application FS-1, BB-1, CS-1 - STRONGLY RE-SPROUTING SPECIES (CUTTING NOT RECOMMENDED IN SUMMER); For BB, apply from July through September to enhance effectiveness. EZJect injection utilizing imazapyr also plant Paulownia tomentosa princesstree effective; CS-1 effective as winter treatment only plant Cenchrus setaceus black fountain grass FS-2 - Species has a long-term seed bank plant Cenchrus purpurescens black fountain grass FS-2 - Species has a long-term seed bank plant Perilla frutescens beefsteakplant FS-2, PE-1 - ANNUAL SPECIES - Must treat before fruit/seed maturation (See phenology guidelines). plant Persicaria orientalis kiss me over the garden gate FS-2, PE-1 - ANNUAL SPECIES - Must treat before fruit/seed maturation (See phenology guidelines). FS-2, PE-1 - ANNUAL SPECIES - Must treat before fruit/seed maturation (See phenology guidelines); See plant Persicaria perfoliata mile-a-minute vine Strike Team Treatment Guide for additional details

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2021 Invasive Species List [Sorted by Taxa, followed by Scientific Name] Includes Strike Team Target & Watch Species along with all Widespread Invasive Spec

FS-2 - Seek aquatic application permit and use wetlands appropriate herbicides and surfactants; mowing or plant Phalaris arundinacea reed canarygrass grazing may be considered as a pre-treatment

FS-2 - Seek aquatic application permit and use wetlands appropriate herbicides and surfactants; mowing or plant Phalaris canariensis canarygrass grazing may be considered as a pre-treatment FS-1, BB-1, CS-1 - STRONGLY RE-SPROUTING SPECIES (CUTTING NOT RECOMMENDED IN SUMMER); For BB, apply from July through September to enhance effectiveness. EZJect injection utilizing imazapyr also plant Phellodendron amurense Amur corktree effective; CS-1 effective as winter treatment only FS-1, BB-1, CS-1 - STRONGLY RE-SPROUTING SPECIES (CUTTING NOT RECOMMENDED IN SUMMER); For BB, apply from July through September to enhance effectiveness. EZJect injection utilizing imazapyr also plant Photinia villosa Oriental photinia effective; CS-1 effective as winter treatment only plant Phragmites australis common reed FS-3 - Seek aquatic application permit and use wetlands appropriate herbicides and surfactants. AQUATIC SPECIES; Requires special permiting for herbicide application; Use wetland appropriate herbicide applied by professional lake managers; Species not yet considered winter hardy in NJ; Species spreads rapidly plant Pistia stratiotes water lettuce through fragmentation; Treatment options may include herbicide and hand-pulling plant Fallopia baldschuanicum Bukhara fleeceflower FS-2 FS-1, BB-1, CS-1 - STRONGLY RE-SPROUTING SPECIES (CUTTING NOT RECOMMENDED IN SUMMER); For BB, apply from July through September to enhance effectiveness. EZJect injection utilizing imazapyr also plant Populus alba white poplar effective; CS-1 effective as winter treatment only FS-1, BB-1, CS-1 - STRONGLY RE-SPROUTING SPECIES (CUTTING NOT RECOMMENDED IN SUMMER); For BB, apply from July through September to enhance effectiveness. EZJect injection utilizing imazapyr also plant Populus x canescens gray poplar effective; CS-1 effective as winter treatment only AQUATIC SPECIES; Requires special permiting for herbicide application; Use wetland appropriate herbicide plant Potamogeton crispus curly-leaved pondweed applied by professional lake managers. Treatment with herbicide recommended FS-1, BB-1, CS-1 - STRONGLY RE-SPROUTING SPECIES (CUTTING NOT RECOMMENDED IN SUMMER); For BB, apply from July through September to enhance effectiveness. EZJect injection utilizing imazapyr also plant Prunus avium sweet cherry effective; CS-1 effective as winter treatment only FS-1, BB-1, CS-1 - STRONGLY RE-SPROUTING SPECIES (CUTTING NOT RECOMMENDED IN SUMMER); For BB, apply from July through September to enhance effectiveness. EZJect injection utilizing imazapyr also plant Prunus itosakura weeping Higan cherry effective; CS-1 effective as winter treatment only FS-1, BB-1 - Metsulfuron (0.25%) should be considered an alternate method that is effective on species of the bean family; VINE SPECIES; Pre-treatment cutting recommended when tall/dense/multi-stem tangles prohibit plant Pueraria montana var. lobata kudzu safe application via FS; Species has thick/waxy leaves, utlilize Clean Cut surfactant or equivalent FS-1, BB-1, CS-1 - STRONGLY RE-SPROUTING SPECIES (CUTTING NOT RECOMMENDED IN SUMMER); For BB, apply from July through September to enhance effectiveness. EZJect injection utilizing imazapyr also plant Pyrus betulifolia birchleaf pear effective; CS-1 effective as winter treatment only FS-1, BB-1, CS-1 - STRONGLY RE-SPROUTING SPECIES (CUTTING NOT RECOMMENDED IN SUMMER); For BB, apply from July through September to enhance effectiveness. EZJect injection utilizing imazapyr also plant Pyrus calleryana Callery pear (Bradford pear) effective; CS-1 effective as winter treatment only plant Ranunculus repens creeping buttercup FS-2 FS-3 - Mowing recommneded as pre-treatment to weaken root system (Perform in June followed by FS in September); Stem injection using glyphosate is highly effective but very time consuming for moderate to large populations (see http://stopknotweednj.com/knotweed_eradication.htm); As necessary, seek aquatic application plant Reynoutria japonica Japanese knotweed permit and use wetlands appropriate herbicides and surfactants FS-3 - Mowing recommneded as pre-treatment to weaken root system (Perform in June followed by FS in September); Stem injection using glyphosate is highly effective but very time consuming for moderate to large populations (see http://stopknotweednj.com/knotweed_eradication.htm); As necessary, seek aquatic application plant Reynoutria sachalinensis giant knotweed permit and use wetlands appropriate herbicides and surfactants FS-3 - Mowing recommneded as pre-treatment to weaken root system (Perform in June followed by FS in September); Stem injection using glyphosate is highly effective but very time consuming for moderate to large populations (see http://stopknotweednj.com/knotweed_eradication.htm); As necessary, seek aquatic application plant Reynoutria x bohemicum Bohemian knotwed permit and use wetlands appropriate herbicides and surfactants

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