Kansas
Noxious weeds are one of the greatest threats to the
Kansas environment. They displace native plant species, interfere with the production of agricultural crops, increase erosion, destroy wildlife habitat and decrease property values.
– Kansas Dept. Of Agriculture
State Contacts
Aquatic Nuisance Species Program CoordinatorChris Steffen
chris.steffen@ks.gov
Ph: (620) 342-0658
Top Reported Species
Asian clam | 12 |
Callery pear | 6 |
Amur honeysuckle | 4 |
Brown marmorated stink bug | 4 |
Willow | 2 |
Crack willow | 1 |
Barnyardgrass | 1 |
Bittersweet nightshade | 1 |
White willow | 1 |
Water mannagrass | 1 |
Recent Observations
- Brown marmorated stink bug in Johnson County, KS on December 15, 2020
- Callery pear in Riley County, KS on March 17, 2017
- Callery pear in Riley County, KS on March 17, 2017
- Callery pear in Geary County, KS on March 17, 2017
- Barnyardgrass in Butler County, KS on September 22, 2017
Invasive Pest Watch List
- Granulate ambrosia beetle
- Red imported fire ant
Noxious Weeds
- Bur ragweed
Species of Concern
- Hemp