1. Minnesota Department of Agriculture
  2. Plants, Insects
  3. Pest Management
  4. Pest Surveys
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Pest Surveys and Research
Learn about early detection and survey efforts for invasive pests.
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Pathways Survey
The pathways survey monitors for invasive pests and pathogens in local agriculture.
corn and soybeans
Commodities Survey
Learn about invasive insects and pathogens that pose a threat to Minnesota's commodities.
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Potato Cyst Nematode
The MDA conducts cyst nematode surveys.
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Nursery and Christmas Tree Farm Survey
The Nursery and Christmas Tree Farm Survey monitors for invasive pests in Minnesota nurseries and Christmas tree farms to aid early detection.
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug on leaf
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
The MDA has a joint project with the University of Minnesota to facilitate monitoring for BMSB.
adult spongy moth on leaf
Spongy Moth Program
Discover how the MDA tracks spongy moth populations.
Japanese beetle on plant
Japanese Beetle Certification
Japanese beetle certification can be obtained via several methods.
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Report a Pest
Report a Pest relies on the public reporting potential threats to Minnesota’s forests and crops.