One of the keys to a rapid response to invasive species is the early identification of new occurrences. Please help report occurrences of invasive species in Minnesota:

• To report suspected occurrences of invasive species on the MISAC "Hot List" please use the MISAC Invasive Species Reporting Form (PDF: 52 KB / 1 page) and when possible send it with a specimen to the location indicated on the form. If specimens are not available, photographs are desired.

• To report suspicious pest species arriving on plants or articles from foreign countries or other states, call “Arrest the Pest ” Hotline at: 651-201-6684 (metro) or 1-888-545-6684 (toll free).

• To report invasive aquatic plants or wild animals such as Eurasian water milfoil, zebra mussels, Asian carp, round goby, non-native deer, spiny water flea, and European boar, use the MISAC Invasive Species Reporting Form (PDF: 52 KB / 1 page) or call the DNR Invasive Species Program at: 651-259-5100 (metro) or 1-888-646-6367.

"Hot List"

MISAC members encourage individuals to report occurrences of the following species:

Insects/Plant Pests

• Asian longhorned beetle
• Gypsy moth
• Emerald ash borer

Aquatic Plants

• Eurasian water milfoil
• European frog-bit
• Flowering rush
• Hydrilla
• Purple loosestrife (populations of less than 100 plants)

Aquatic Animals

• Bighead carp
• Grass carp
• Round goby
• Ruffe
• Sea lamprey (only report findings in inland waters; see the Fishes of Minnesota web site for more native lamprey information)
• Silver carp
• Spiny water flea
• Zebra mussel

Terrestrial Plants

• Garlic mustard
• Grecian foxglove
• Leafy spurge
• Spotted knapweed
• Yellow star thistle

Terrestrial Animals

• Mute swan