by Lydia Crane | Aug 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
Biological control or “biocontrol” of introduced Phragmites offers a self-sustaining, target-specific, and cost-effective tool to supplement existing management options. Since 2019, a pilot program has been developing in Ontario, Canada using the stem-boring moths... Continue Reading
Filed under: Biology Ecosystem impacts management
by Lydia Crane | Aug 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
This factsheet explores the restoration of marshes on Lake St. Clair as well as general information about the importance of marshes including important native species. Continue Reading
Filed under: Biology Environmental impacts Outreach
by Lydia Crane | Aug 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
This report details the occurrences and distribution of Phragmites along the Lake Huron coast and provides recommended control options for the areas. Continue Reading
Filed under: Biology Environmental impacts Identification
by Lydia Crane | Aug 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
Distinguishing invasive, non-native Phragmites australis from its native subspecies can be challenging. Here we provide guidance to assist you in making this distinction. The morphological characters described here are presented in order from stronger to weaker... Continue Reading
Filed under: Biology Identification Outreach Prevention
by Lydia Crane | Aug 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
We are at the Scuppernong Springs Nature Trail with Dr. Dan Carter from the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission and he is teaching us how to differentiate between native and invasive phragmites. Continue Reading
Filed under: Biology Identification Outreach Prevention
by Lydia Crane | Aug 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
A presentation by Dr. Kristin Saltonstall with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute discussing the differences between native and non-native Phragmites. Continue Reading
Filed under: Biology Identification Outreach Prevention
by Lydia Crane | Aug 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
This factsheet provides information on the characteristics of Phragmites and how to identify native from non-native Phragmites. Continue Reading
Filed under: Biology Identification Outreach Prevention
by Lydia Crane | Aug 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
This field guide presents the most current information available on the origin, distribution, taxonomy, genetics and morphological differentiation of native and introduced forms of Phragmites australis. Continue Reading
Filed under: Biology Identification Outreach Prevention
by Taaja Tucker-Silva | Aug 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
These Best Management Practices (BMPs) aim to minimize the adverse impacts of invasive Phragmites (Phragmites australis) on species at risk by providing direction on the control of Phragmites in species at risk habitats in Ontario. Funding and leadership for the... Continue Reading
Filed under: Biology Disposal Ecosystem impacts fire herbicide Identification management Mechanical Removal Water Control
by Taaja Tucker-Silva | Aug 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
In addition to sections on understanding Phragmites biology and impacts, the guide provides methods and recommended strategies for controlling invasive Phragmites, including information about the use of herbicides, prescribed fire, mechanical treatment and water level... Continue Reading
Filed under: Biology fire herbicide Identification management Mechanical Removal Water Control
