1. Minnesota Department of Agriculture
  2. Plants, Insects
  3. Pest Management
  4. Pest Surveys
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Pest Surveys Research Pipeline
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.
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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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Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
The MDA has a joint project with the University of Minnesota to facilitate monitoring for BMSB.
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Japanese Beetle Certification
Japanese beetle certification can be obtained via several methods.
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Spongy Moth Program
Discover how the MDA tracks spongy moth populations.
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Smarty Plants Podcast
Smarty Plants is a podcast exploring invasive insects and noxious weeds that threaten Minnesota’s natural and agricultural resources.
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Report a Pest
Report a pest relies on Minnesota residents reporting potential threats to Minnesota’s forests and crops.