{"id":864,"date":"2021-12-16T21:30:22","date_gmt":"2021-12-16T21:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/briggslakechainassociation.com\/?page_id=864"},"modified":"2023-11-14T17:45:29","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T17:45:29","slug":"invasive-species","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/briggslakechainassociation.com\/?page_id=864","title":{"rendered":"Invasive &#038; Harmful Species"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is an Invasive Species?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Invasive Species may be plants or animals that are not native to Minnesota, didn&#8217;t exist here pre-settlement, and can spread easily and exponentially &#8211; interfering with natural habitats, fisheries or recreation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-georgia-font-family has-custom-font\" style=\"font-size:16px;font-family:Georgia\"><strong><em>Please also see:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/briggslakechainassociation.com\/?page_id=950\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"950\" target=\"_blank\">Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/briggslakechainassociation.com\/?page_id=913\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"913\" target=\"_blank\">Aquatic Invasive Plants<\/a> <\/em><\/strong><em>(<a href=\"https:\/\/briggslakechainassociation.com\/?page_id=913#curly-leaf-pondweed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Curly-leaf Pondweed<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/briggslakechainassociation.com\/?page_id=913#eurasian-watermilfoil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eurasian Watermilfoil<\/a>)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/briggslakechainassociation.com\/?page_id=964\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"964\" target=\"_blank\">Aquatic Invasive Animals<\/a> <\/em><\/strong><em>(<a href=\"https:\/\/briggslakechainassociation.com\/?page_id=964#golden-clam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Golden Clam<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/briggslakechainassociation.com\/?page_id=964#zebra-mussels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zebra Mussels<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/briggslakechainassociation.com\/?page_id=964#carp\" target=\"_blank\">Carp<\/a>)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Emerald Ash Borer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p>Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an insect that has killed millions of ash trees since 2002. Minnesota currently has the largest ash tree population in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Woodpeckers readily peck at ash trees for larvae that feed beneath the bark, therefore they may indicate that the insect is present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mt-0 pt-0\">The Minnesota Dept. of Agriculture has placed a quarantine on certain areas of the state. You may not move ash logs, waste, chips\/mulch and firewood without a certificate from MDA. <em><a href=\"https:\/\/mnag.maps.arcgis.com\/apps\/webappviewer\/index.html?id=63ebb977e2924d27b9ef0787ecedf6e9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here for map<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/briggslakechainassociation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Agrilus_cyanescens_-_Guelph_Ontario_2019-06-08_02-1-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/briggslakechainassociation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Agrilus_cyanescens_-_Guelph_Ontario_2019-06-08_02-1-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/briggslakechainassociation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Agrilus_cyanescens_-_Guelph_Ontario_2019-06-08_02-1-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/briggslakechainassociation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Agrilus_cyanescens_-_Guelph_Ontario_2019-06-08_02-1-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/briggslakechainassociation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Agrilus_cyanescens_-_Guelph_Ontario_2019-06-08_02-1.jpg 1519w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Photo by <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/User:Ryan_Hodnett\" target=\"_blank\">Ryan Hodnett<\/a><\/em><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/creativecommons.o<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.en\">rg\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.en<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mt-0 pt-0\">Early detection is critical to minimizing tree loss and their environmental benefits. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Please see the DNR\u2019s webpage for more information: <\/em><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dnr.state.mn.us\/invasives\/terrestrialanimals\/eab\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.dnr.state.mn.us\/invasives\/terrestrialanimals\/eab\/index.html<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mt-0 pt-0\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oak Wilt<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"814\" height=\"407\" src=\"https:\/\/briggslakechainassociation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Oak-Wilt-graphic.jpg\" alt=\"Oak Wilt graphic\" class=\"wp-image-889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/briggslakechainassociation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Oak-Wilt-graphic.jpg 814w, https:\/\/briggslakechainassociation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Oak-Wilt-graphic-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/briggslakechainassociation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Oak-Wilt-graphic-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 814px) 100vw, 814px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Oak wilt is a non-native, invasive fungal disease that kills all species of oak in Minnesota. It spreads in two ways: above ground by sap-feeding beetles and below ground through connected roots. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not to prune oaks from April through July. By avoiding pruning or cutting oaks in spring and early summer, people prevent fungus spread by sap beetles carrying spores from infected trees to fresh cuts. Instead, winter is a good time to trim dead oak branches and remove them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While all species of oak can be affected, red oaks (pointed lobes on their leaves) are by far the most susceptible and are probably the most abundant tree in our yards. Northern red and pin oaks can die within two to three months of infection. White oaks are the most resistant and may survive for years after infection. Burr oaks may die within two to three years of infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more details on oak wilt prevention and how best to deal with infected trees and wood, see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dnr.state.mn.us\/treecare\/forest_health\/oakwilt\/management.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DNR\u2019s Oak Wilt Management webpage<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn more about Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) by clicking the links below:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/briggslakechainassociation.com\/?page_id=950\">AIS overview<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/briggslakechainassociation.com\/?page_id=913\">Aquatic Invasive Plants (TLID sponsored)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/briggslakechainassociation.com\/?page_id=964\">Aquatic Invasive Animals<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Purple Loosestrife<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>These purple plants were first reported around the lakes in 2021. They are invasive wetland plants.  The first two years plants were removed using county grants, volunteers and taxpayer (TLID) expenses. They spread quickly and need to be curtailed before they become established. Each landowner needs to learn to identify and remove these plants themselves before it becomes a larger problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please report sightings \u2013 Use Contact Us form on <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/briggslakechainassociation.com\/\"><strong>Home Page<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What you can do to help control purple loosestrife<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\">\n<li><strong>Manual Removal:<\/strong> <strong>digging, hand-pulling and cutting.<\/strong> Pulling purple loosestrife is best when the infested area is small (permits not required).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chemical Control.<\/strong> Herbicide can be used to spot treat small infestations of purple loosestrife (permit needed \u2013 free).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Biocontrol.  <\/strong>Introducing leaf eating beetles (Galerucella pusilla) Could ends plants migrating from elk river flood waters.. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/briggslakechainassociation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Purple-loosestrife.jpg\" alt=\"Purple loosestrife\" class=\"wp-image-939\" srcset=\"https:\/\/briggslakechainassociation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Purple-loosestrife.jpg 400w, https:\/\/briggslakechainassociation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Purple-loosestrife-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Please see the MN DNR\u2019s webpage:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/files.dnr.state.mn.us\/eco\/invasives\/06-12-2023-purple-loosestrife.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What you can do to control purple loosestrife<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reed Canary Grass<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Reed canary grass has been planted since the 1800s for animal forage and to prevent erosion. It  prefers moist soils such as ditches, along waterways and in wetlands, but can also grow in upland areas. However, it can crowd out many native species and should be replaced with native grasses and wildflowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Please also see the DNR&#8217;s webpage on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dnr.state.mn.us\/invasives\/terrestrialplants\/grasses\/reedcanarygrass.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reed Canary grass<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Identification Tips: Reed Canary Grass (Phalaris arundinacea)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PSuivWHjvBs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is an Invasive Species? Invasive Species may be plants or animals that are not native to Minnesota, didn&#8217;t exist here pre-settlement, and can spread easily and exponentially &#8211; interfering with natural habitats, fisheries or recreation. Please also see: Emerald Ash Borer Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an insect that has killed millions of ash [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":897,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"Georgia,Georgia","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","_mc_calendar":[],"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-864","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/briggslakechainassociation.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/864","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/briggslakechainassociation.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/briggslakechainassociation.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/briggslakechainassociation.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/briggslakechainassociation.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=864"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/briggslakechainassociation.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/864\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4410,"href":"https:\/\/briggslakechainassociation.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/864\/revisions\/4410"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/briggslakechainassociation.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/897"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/briggslakechainassociation.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=864"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}