Illinois

Welcome to the Midwest Invasive Species Information Network’s Illinois page! Here you will find contact information and invasive species resources for the state.

Resources

State Contacts

Christopher Evans

Invasive Species Campaign Coordinator
chris.evans@Illinois.gov
Ph: 618-435-8138 ext. 131

Top Reported Species

Japanese honeysuckle: 9,309
Multiflora rose: 6,915
Autumn olive: 6,587
Common carp: 3,687
Japanese stiltgrass: 2,591
Amur honeysuckle: 1,702
Silver carp: 1,457
Himalayan blackberry: 1,391
Asian clam: 780
Grass carp: 734

Recent Observations

Kudzu in St. Clair County, IL on May 30, 2023
Japanese hops in St. Clair County, IL on May 30, 2023
Corn speedwell in Will County, IL on May 08, 2023
Garlic mustard in Will County, IL on May 08, 2023
Garlic mustard in Will County, IL on May 08, 2023

Noxious Weeds

Canada Thistle
Columbus grass
Common Ragweed
Giant Ragweed
Johnsongrass
Kudzu
Nodding (Musk) Thistle
Perennial Sowthistle

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Email: info@misin.msu.edu