Invasive species. What does that mean? Invasive species are non-native pests that harm California’s natural areas, public health, and economy. To raise awareness about these pests, UC IPM joins other state agencies to promote the annual California Invasive Species Action Week (CISAW), which goes from June 7-15 in 2025. Each day during the week, we will share information about important invasive species, their impacts, and actions you can take to help. There are many ways to help manage and prevent the spread of invasive species–even small actions can make a big difference!
What can you do during CISAW?
- Read the special edition of UC IPM’s Home and Garden Pest Newsletter focused on invasive species at https://ipm.ucanr.edu/home-and-landscape/home-and-garden-pest-newsletter/.
- Watch a webinar. UC ANR is offering five free lunchtime webinars on invasive species next week. Topics will be:
- June 9 - Formosan Termites: Will Your House Be Their Next Meal?
- June 10 - Anticipating the Next Invasive Threat to California
- June 11 - Don't Move a (Golden) Mussel
- June 12 - The Fast and the Furriest: Rats, Traps, and Winning the Race
- June 13 - Palms and Eucalyptus Under Threat in the Golden State
- Learn about invasive species. Visit the UC IPM Invasive & Exotic Pests pages for information about specific invasive pests.
- Watch the recording of UC IPM’s recent webinar on invasive species of concern in California.
- Read UC IPM's past blog posts about invasive species.
- Report invasive species. If you think you found an invasive species of concern, report it to your local county agricultural commissioner or the California Department of Food and Agriculture. You can also reach out to your local University of California Cooperative Extension office for help with identifying and reporting invasive species.
- Spread the word to your community about invasive species that threaten California and actions we can take to prevent their spread.
To learn more about events scheduled for California Invasive Species Action Week and to view more ways to get involved, visit https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Invasives/Action-Week.
