Invasive plants and pests can ruin crop fields and forests and drastically alter the natural processes of ecosystems.
Every day, invasive species are threatening the health of our nation’s vital agricultural and natural lands. Forests and rangelands are being infested, cropland production is being negatively impacted, streams and waterways are being choked with weeds, and wildlife species are losing habitat. These conditions are just a few of the negative impacts that will continue, or will become more severe, if successful actions are not taken to halt and/or reverse this trend.
Pest Management in NRCS is primarily focused on helping producers mitigate the environmental risks of pest control activities, including pesticide risks to soil, water air, plants, animals, and humans.
If you have a question about:
- Animal health and welfare
- Biotechnology
- Import Export
- Plant Health
- Quarantines of plants, animal or pests
- Wildlife Damage
Please contact the USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service.