Invasive species can cause damage to both the surrounding ecosystem and to your property. It can feel overwhelming to learn that there are invasive species on your property, but whether you own a large lot with hundreds of acres or just a small suburban yard, there are steps you can take to reduce the presence of invasives on your property.

Resources for managing invasive plant species

PEC Resources

• How You Can Get Rid Of Invasive Species On Your Property
• Why You Should Be Worried About Invasive Species On Your Property
• Invasive Species in Your Own Backyard
• Avoiding Invasive Species: Call Upon Your HOA

Partner resources

Blue Ridge Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM) – Statewide invasive plant education, training and advocacy

• Virginia Invasive Plant ID & Control Tool

Plant Virginia Natives:

• Invasive Plants of Particular Concern in Virginia

United States ​Forest Service:

• A Management Guide for Invasive Plants in Southern Forests

Virginia Department of Forestry:

• Non-Native Invasive Plant Species Control Treatments