In June, 2002, Purdue Entomology partnered with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Entomology and Plant Pathology, to create the position of Exotic Insects Education Coordinator. The Exotic Insects Program provides educational outreach to Indiana citizens and businesses concerned about non-native forest pests such as gypsy moth and emerald ash borer.
The CAPS (Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey) Program is managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ). In Indiana, the CAPS program works in conjunction with USDA-APHIS-PPQ, Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Division of Entomology and Plant Pathology, and Purdue University. Through the CAPS Program, surveys are conducted to detect or delimit exotic plant pests - insects, weeds, and diseases that are not known to occur in the U.S. or have been recently introduced through U.S. ports of entry or other pathways. CAPS surveys and other monitoring activities strive to protect agriculture and natural resources and to prevent economic losses.
Websites
Emerald Ash Borer in Indiana
The Emerald Ash Borer is changing the face of Indiana landscapes by destroying its ash trees. Use this web site to find out where EAB is located, how to combat this invasive pest, and what you can do to preserve ash trees in Indiana.Authors: Dr. Cliff Sadof, Jodie Ellis
Emerald Ash Borer Cost Calculator
The Emerald Ash Borer Cost Calculator helps you estimate out-of-pocket expenses associated with a particular management strategy over a 25 year period for your trees. The calculator uses the tree sizes you provide in your inventory of ash trees to costs associated with insecticide applications and tree removal. The model adjusts the size of your ash trees over time because it assumes that the ash trees you treat with insecticide will survive and grow.Authors: Dr. Cliff Sadof
Indiana Gypsy Moth Information
Find information on recent Gypsy Moth developments, management and control strategies, and the distribution of this exotic invasive species.Author: Dr. Cliff Sadof, Jodie Ellis
Indiana's "Most Unwanted" Invasive Plant Pests (CAPS)
The "Most Unwanted" Invasive Plant Pest List is compiled yearly by the Indiana Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey (CAPS) State Survey Committee (SSC). The list identifies exotic species, invasive species, and pests regulated by state or federal laws.Author: Larry Bledsoe
Arrest That Pest!
Arrest That Pest! An Educator's Guide. Using environmental and civic efficacy to solve the problems presented by invasive species.Author: Melissa Shepson, Dr. Cliff Sadof
Exotic Invasives Publications
Staff
Dr. Cliff Sadof
Professor, Landscape & Ornamental, Biological ControlOffice Phone: 494-5983
Office Number: SMTH B1A
Lab Number: SMTH B78
Office Phone: 494-7738
Fax: 494-2152
Email: csadof@purdue.edu
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Jodie Ellis
Exotic Insects Education CoordinatorOffice Phone: (765) 494-0822
Office Number: SMTH 131
Fax: (765) 494-0535
Email: ellisj@purdue.edu
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Larry Bledsoe
CAPS CoordinatorOffice Phone: 494-8324
Office Number: SMTH B1E
Lab Number: Smith B-1E
Office Phone: 494-7734
Fax: 494-2152
Email: lbledsoe@purdue.edu
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