SLELO PRISM Partners FOR MORE INFORMATION or to REPORT A SIGHTING CONTACT: Share These Goals: What You St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario Should PREVENTION Partnership for Regional Invasive Prevent the introduction of invasive species into Species Management KnowAbout the SLELO PRISM region. SLELO PRISM EARLY DETECTION & RAPID RESPONSE Main Office Wild Detect new and recent invaders and rapidly (315) 387-3600 x7725 respond to eliminate all individuals within a C/O ( sylvestris) specific area. The Nature Conservancy

COOPERATION St. Lawrence County CCE Share resources, expertise, personnel, equipment, and information. 315-379-9192

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Jefferson County CCE Collect, utilize, and share information regarding surveys, infestations, control methods, monitoring, 315-788-8450 and research. Lewis County SWCD CONTROL Control invasive species infestations by using 315-376-6122 best management practices, methods and techniques to include: Oneida County CCE ERADICATION - Eliminate all individuals and the seed bank from an area. 315-736-3394 CONTAINMENT - Reduce the spread of established infestations. Oswego County SWCD SUPPRESSION - Reduce the density but not necessarily the total infested area. 315-592-9663 Or Visit Us Online At RESTORATION www.sleloinvasives.org Develop and implement effective restoration methods for areas that have been degraded by invasive species and where suppression or control has taken place. SLELO PRISM “Teaming up to stop the EDUCATION / OUTREACH Increase public awareness and understanding of spread of invasive species issues through volunteer invasive species” monitoring, citizen science and community All photos: Leslie J. Mehrhoff of CT., outreach. bugwood.org.

SLELO PRISM What is Wild Chervil? Steps you can Take to Stop Wild Chervil Identification: the Spread of Wild Chervil: Wild chervil (Anthriscus sylvestris) Leaves: Are shiny and dark green, finely is a leafy herbaceous biennial, or Wild chervil is on the New York State divided (fern like) with sharply pointed short lived perennial , native to Prohibited and Regulated Invasive segments, and are somewhat hairy. Europe. It can spread aggressively List; you can stop the spread of Leaves get smaller in size the closer they and choke out other more desirable wild chervil by not buying or selling are to stem tips. plant species and reduce wildlife this invasive plant. habitat. Below are photos of how easily wild chervil can take over an Control & Management area. Since wild chervil relies on seeds to reproduce, the control strategy should focus on stopping the plant from flowering and setting seed. Stems: Grow up to 3 feet tall and are Physical control: Methods such as: hallow and furrowed, green, hairy on the mowing, tilling and reseeding the area lower portion and smooth on the upper with competitive native vegetation will portions; stem nodes have fringe hairs help control wild chervil. Plants can and purplish tint. also be dug up but it is important to ) remove entire root stalk; removal of roots is difficult due to wild chervil’s deep root systems. These methods should be repeated weekly to fully eradicate the species.

Chemical control: Broadleaf selective herbicides are generally more effective : Are small, white and grow in 3’’ than non-selective products, like wide umbels ( heads originate from glyphosate (Roundup) and Arsenal, one point) flowers bloom from April to because they allow the grass to May. suppress any surviving plants and prevent germination of chervil seeds. Follow all instructions on chemical bottle.

*Plant may cause skin irritation so use caution and wear gloves when handling.