-When selecting plants for your property, go native! Native plants provide a host of benefits from aesthetics to wildlife. Learn to identify invasive plants so you can remove them and control their growth on your property
-If you are a water recreational enthusiast, stop aquatic hitchhikers by cleaning all of your equipment before putting in at other waters. This prevents the transport of invasive aquatic species.
-Don't move firewood! This can transport invasive species that harm our trees and native ecosystems. Buy firewood where you will be burning it and look for certified heat-treated firewood.
-Get help. There are many professional specialist available to help you combat invasive species:
- Invasive herbaceous plants - Division of Natural Areas and Preserves
- Invasive woody plants - Division of Forestry
- Invasive terrestrial animals - Division of Wildlife, Wildlife Management
- Invasive insects and pests - Division of Forestry and Ohio Department of Agriculture Plant Health Division
- Invasive aquatic species - Division of Wildlife, Fisheries Management