Indiana
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State Department of Agriculture
Plant Protection Laws and Regulations Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey
Economic Fact Sheet
Cooperative Extension Service

  • State Plant Regulatory Official

    Megan Abraham (317) 232-4189

    Serves on the National Plant Board, oversees state pest detection and regulatory activities and coordinates survey activities between government agencies, public and private organizations. Coordinates the state's initial emergency response if an exotic pest is detected.

  • State Survey Coordinator

    Larry Bledsoe (765) 494-8324

    Coordinates CAPS survey planning, execution and reporting as well as community outreach activities.

  • State Plant Health Director

    Gary Simon (765) 497-2859

    Directs federal APHIS-PPQ pest detection and regulatory activities in cooperation with state officials, and coordinate the initial PPQ emergency response if an exotic pest is detected in the state.

  • Pest Survey Specialist

    Nick Barc 7342291656
    Provides technical support in planning, executing and reporting annual surveys and coordinates pest detection activities with neighboring states.



News
USDA Seeks Help from Citizens to Collect Unsolicited Seeds Packages
Foliar Disease Update In Indiana Corn And Soybean
Officials worry mystery seeds from China could be harmful to Indiana crops
USDA Provides List of Locations by State Where Public Can Mail Unsolicited Seed Packages
Unsolicited seeds could wreak havoc on agriculture, environment, state officials warn
Update on Indiana Foliar Disease Risk in Soybean and Corn | Purdue University Pest
Time to Scout Field Crops: What to Look for in Corn
Western Bean Cutworm Moth Season Begins
The Asian giant hornet isn't coming to Indiana but other invasive species pose a risk
OVER THE COLES: Victims of emerald ash borer and other exotic pests
Control Of Buttercups In Indiana fields
Some Cutworms Out And About, Still Too Early For Black Cutworm
Indiana entomologists monitor for Asian giant hornet but not concerned
Black Cutworm Moths Just Keep Coming
Field Crop Disease Update 2020: Wheat - Accurate Diagnosis Of Potential Injury, Viruses, Or Other Issues In Wheat
Poison Hemlock
What are invasive species and why should I care?
Alfalfa Weevil Damage Reported In Southern Indiana
The bee microbiome can fight back against fungi that cause Colony Collapse Disorder
Livestock producers should watch for poison hemlock
Invaders everywhere in southern Indiana
Researchers found that Phytophthora infestans has a virus accomplice
Tar spot in corn
Phytophthora infestans, causing late blight in potatoes, has a virus accomplice
Emerald ash borers: Evansville works to save trees from insect
Stink bugs invading Kentuckiana homes can be harmful to crops
Perspective from the PPDL: Leaf Spots and Stalk Rots with Mold Between Your Ears
To Understand the Future Risk on Your Farm Now is Time to Scout for Tar Spot
Ear and Stalk Rots: How to Identify and Make Assessments for Harvest and Future Disease Management Decisions
Tar spot comes to corn
Rethinking Seed Treatments
How you can help the bees
Southern Rust and Tar Spot Update on Corn in Indiana: We need your help!
European Corn Borer, Trapping and Monitoring
Update on Corn Diseases In Indiana: Part 1: Tar Spot
Western Bean Cutworm Flight Increases, Egg Hatch Is Underway
Fusarium Head Blight (Scab) of Wheat: Things to Consider When Harvesting
Japanese Beetles Emerging
Stink Bug Damage in Corn
Gypsy moth treatments scheduled in Fulton Co.
Letter: Forestry staff bear responsibility in pathogen spread
Looming threat: Outdoor professionals warn of emerald ash borers
Plants with Boxwood Blight sold in Evansville and Jasper stores
Fungal Disease, Lethal to Ash Trees, Will Cost British Government £15 Billion
For the Birds: Protect birds from invasive species
Corn tar spot could have ridden in on 'bomb cyclone'
Fusarium Head Blight Update in Wheat
Foliar Diseases of Wheat and Fusarium Head Blight (Scab) Management
Black Cutworm Pressure is On the Way
Black Cutworm Moths Have Begun Their Arrival
"April Showers Bring" Black Cutworm
Purdue University Report Invasive Species
Gypsy moth treatment to be discussed at meeting in Centerville
APHIS Issues Final Environmental Impact Statement for the National Fruit Fly Cooperative Control Program
Boxwood Blight Found in Indiana
Fungal Diseases that Can Impact Soybean Pod and Seed Quality
Disease With Unknown Yield Impact Pops Up Across Eastern Corn Belt
Tar Spot is affecting more Midwest corn
Federal Domestic Soil Quarantines Map
Corn Tar Spot Update
Proposal bans sale of invasive plants in Indiana
DNR says check trees for Asian longhorned beetle
WANTED: Corn Tar Spot Samples
VIDEO: Physoderma Brown Spot
Mile-a-Minute Invasive Vine Found in Indiana
State working to save ash trees on public lands
Goshen residents asked to fight gypsy moth outbreak
Western Bean Cutworm Flight Surges, Egg Hatch is Underway
A Banner Year for Japanese and Green June Beetles
Western Bean Cutworm Moth Numbers Still Low, Though One Surprise
Japanese Beetle Treatment Guidelines
Western Bean Cutworm Moth Season Begins
Asiatic Garden Beetle Damage Reported!
APHIS Issues Draft Environmental Impact Statement for National Fruit Fly Co-op Control Program
Death by termite: Purdue entomologist uses natural cravings to control invasive ants
Boxwood blight-infected wreaths found in Indiana
Pest & Crop Newsletter
Asian Long-Horned Beetles a Threat To Maple Trees Across Indiana
APHIS' Self-Inspection Gypsy Moth Checklist is Available as a Web-based Form
Pest & Crop Newsletter
Japanese stiltgrass, a prolific invasive species
There are several reasons for poorly performing plants
USDA - Farm Bill Section 10007 Period for Project Suggestions Closes Next Week
Western Bean Cutworm; Some Unpleasant Surprises in Northern Indiana Fields
New Campaign Fights To Preserve Indiana's Ash Trees
The Real Value of Extension - Guidance, Research, and Education
Rep. Rooney introduces bipartisan CITRUS Act to save threatened industry
USDA - August Is Tree Check Month, Public's Help Needed to Stop the Invasive ALB in Its Tracks
Pest & Crop Newsletter
APHIS Updates List of Approved Wooden Handicraft Manufacturers in China
APHIS will accept proposals for FY 2018 NCPN cooperative agreements
Pest & Crop Newsletter
Western Bean Cutworm Moth Flight Begins Impressively
Pest and Crop - Soybean Aphid: First Indiana Sighting
Pest and Crop Newsletter
Asiatic Garden Beetle Grub Report
A Busy Black Cutworm Catching Season
Corn seed treatment insecticides pose risks to honey bees, yield benefits elusive
Multi-state research reveals Integrated Pest Management (IPM) best option for treatment of soybean aphids - Purdue University
Pest and Crop Newsletter - Black Cutworm Moth Arrival and Development
Pest
Alfalfa Weevil Management Guidelines
Fungal Diseases of the Gypsy Moth in North America
Another species of Varroa mite threatens European honeybees - Purdue University
Tar Spot on Corn Confirmed in Indiana in 2016
National Invasive Species Council - Management Plan 2016–2018
This lethal beetle could be on its way to Indiana
Check trees now for Asian longhorned beetle
Pest - Western Bean Cutworm - Damage Reported in Northern Counties
Emerald Ash Borer in Indiana from Purdue Entomology
Protecting Honey Bees From Pesticides
Pest and Crop Newsletter - Insects, Mites, and Nematodes
NASA joins fight against invasive Great Lakes shoreline plant
Pest - Western Bean Cutworm Update and VIDEO
EAB research: Saving trees early less costly than replacing them - Purdue University
About the Invasive Autumn Olive | The Nature Conservancy
ACRES, highway department killing stiltgrass | Local | www.journalgazette.net
Pest and Crop Newsletter
Gypsy Moth Treatment Public Meeting, LaPorte County - 1/28/2016 - State of Indiana
APHIS Removes Protected Area Status for all Protected Area Counties in IL and IN for EAB
APHIS Removes Protected Areas In Illinois and Indiana for Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
Firewood permits available at Turkey Run, Shades state parks - Terre Haute Tribune Star: Local News
Increase in tree deaths across Indiana - The Paper of Montgomery County
Hunting in Indiana: 3 Invasive Species to Indiana and Its Rules for Hunting Them
Tar Spot on Corn Confirmed in the United States
New corn disease confirmed in Indiana - Purdue University
Unexpected Western Bean Cutworm Damage Observed in Bt Corn
Trees planted at ISU to replace those lost to emerald ash borer - Terre Haute Tribune Star: Schools
Area Now At
Effort on to stop spread of Asian longhorned beetle
Where are the worlds ants - First ever map detailing 15,000 species launched
USDA Asks People to Check Their Trees for Signs of the Asian Longhorned Beetle During the Month of August
Teens learn horticulture in Cowles Bog session
APHIS Announces Dates for Fiscal Year 2016 Farm Bill 10007 Open Period
Turfgrass Disease Profiles - Root Knot Nematode
Pest
Nicotinoid and fungal disease team up to break down termites tough defenses
There is a disease - should I sell my trees
Pest&Crop Newsletter
Pest and Crop Newsletter
Management of Microstegium vimineum
Indiana Daily Student: :: Volunteers take out invasive plant species
Greencastle Banner-Graphic: Local News: The Nature Conservancy supports re-authorizing Indiana Invasive Species Council (02/20/15)
Emerald Ash Borer Now Confirmed in 79 of 92 Indiana Counties
Purdue News - Study: Fungus behind deadly disease in walnut trees mutates easily, complicating control
LaPorteCountyLife.com | Restoration Efforts Underway at Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve
Students help plant trees at Kirchhoff Park : Valparaiso Community News
Kokomo to plant 400 new trees by end of October - Kokomo Tribune: News
Stink bugs enjoying Hoosier hospitality
Noticed any of these stinkers in your house?
La Porte still battling invasive weed in city lakes - TheNewsDispatch.com: News
Tree-destroying pest detected in South Jersey
An Overview of Corn Ear Rots
Emerald Ash Borer In West Lafayette | Living With Insects Blog
Plant Diseases - Soybean Vein Necrosis Virus
Valpo Gets $5,000 Grant to Replace Ash Trees
New Webcasts Save Time, Money, and Pesticide During Soybean Aphid Season
Western Bean Cutworm Flight Picking Up
Gigantic Japanese Beetle
Western Corn Rootworm Beetles Emerging
Corn Borer Surprises Some, Treatment Window Closing
If it LOOKS like a Caterpillar and ACTS like a Caterpillar - It may be a Sawfly Larva
Geosmithia morbida, the Causal Agent of Thousand Cankers Disease, Found in Indiana
Final Aerial Treatment to Rid Campus of Gypsy Moths Planned
Dealing With DON in Wheat
Deadly Fire Blight in Flowering Pear Trees Still a Problem
APHIS Modifies Gypsy Moth Regulatory Policy for Logs
What an Incredible Black Cutworm Catching Season
DNR Postpones Gypsy Moth Application until Friday Due to Weather
Black Cutworm Arrival and Development - Timing is Everything
Black Cutworm Moths Just Keep Coming
DNR to Utilize Aerial Assault to Rid Campus of Devastating Gypsy Moths
Trees Fall Prey to Ash Borer and Herbicide
Black Cutworm Spring Arrival Met With Hostile Welcoming
Insect Pest Survival During a Harsh Winter
Purdue Educator - EAB Can Survive Harsh Winter in Most Places
APHIS Removes Protected Area Status for Emerald Ash borer From 5 Counties in Indiana
Bayer CropSciences Second Annual Bee Care Tour Launched in Washington
APHIS Updates Gypsy Moth Factsheet and Inspection Checklist

Related Pages

Weed Identification Tool
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
College of Agriculture
Department of Entomology
Entomology Extension Services
Department of Plant Pathology
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Purdue Nematology
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Thousandcankers
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Videos

Western Bean Cutworm Scouting Post Whorl Corn
Emerald Ash Borer University Webinars
3 Bio-Control Wasps for Ash Borer
Voracious Invasive Quagga Mussels
VIDEO - Soybean Vein Necrosis Virus Research at IPFW
VIDEO - Alfalfa Weevil - Damage and Scouting
Western Bean Cutworm Egg Masses and Young Larvae, Pre-Tassel Corn
Scouting Western Bean Cutworm Post-Whorl Corn
New Video Shines Spotlight on Invasive Pests
What is Killing the Bees
EAB Story Map